HC Deb 20 April 1983 vol 41 c137W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he has given to local authorities as to the extent and type of trees which can be protected by tree preservation orders.

Mr. Macfarlane

Guidance on this subject is given in section VI of Department of the Environment Circular No. 36/78 (Welsh Office Circular No. 64/78) entitled "Trees and Forestry" issued to local authorities on 3 May 1978.