Excluding Thorndon and Weald country parks, Brentwood Borough Council is responsible for trees in our parks and open spaces and should be advised of any of the following situations:
- uprooting or fallen trees
- structurally unsound trees
- broken, hanging or fallen branches
- trees proven to be implicated in subsidence or insurance claims
- dead, dying or diseased trees
- branches touching property
We don't provide an advisory service for trees on private land. You can find details of approved tree surgeons in the local area at Arboricultural Association.
Oak Processionary Moth (OPM)
Caterpillars of the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) are a pest which can be a hazard to the health of oak trees, people and animals in affected areas.
For more information on how to identify and report OPM, as well as how to protect yourself, visit Forestry Commission website.
Country parks
Essex County Council own and are responsible for the maintenance of Thorndon Country Park and Weald Country Park. For more information visit Essex County Council Country Parks.