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Description

The National Tree Map™ is an online database that provides detailed information on the location, height and canopy extends of trees across England and Wales. is designed to help individuals and organisations better understand the distribution and characteristics of trees across the country.


Coverage: England, Scotland & Wales
Formats: CAD (DWG & DXF)
Options: Colour, black & white
Printable scales: 1:100 – 1:10,000
Stated accuracy: Urban +/- 1m, rural +/- 2.5m, moorland / mountain +/- 8m
Updates: Regular
Delivery: Within seconds of ordering
Licence options: 12 months (other options available on request)
Projection: OSGB36 geodetic datum using Transverse Mercator projection
Grid: British National Grid

What is the National Tree Map™?
The National Tree Map™ offers the most detailed dataset of all trees of 3m or higher in height in England, Scotland and Wales, including location, height, and canopy/crown extents.

How do I know if my tree has TPO?
To know if a tree has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) in the UK, you can check with your local council or the planning authority responsible for the area where the tree is located. You can do this by visiting their website, contacting them by phone or email, or visiting their offices in person. Alternatively, you can also check with the Land Registry, which holds information on land and property ownership, including details of TPOs.

What is a Tree Map used for?
It is used in a variety of sectors, including local and central government, surveyors, arboriculturists and architects, to save time and money when recording tree detail.

What is the National tree dataset?
It's a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive dataset that includes the location, height, and canopy/crown extents of every tree 3m and taller.

How accurate is the National Tree Map™?
The accuracy is >90% of canopy coverage (>95% within 50m of buildings).

What does the National Tree Map™ include?
The National Tree Map™ includes all trees and bushes over 3m in height.

Where can I find the meaning of all the numbers included in the National Tree Map™ layers?
You can find all the different layers provided with the National Tree Map™ here.

What does TPO mean for a tree?
A Tree Preservation Order is an order issued by an English local planning authority to protect single trees, groups of trees, or forests.

How is the National Tree Map™ created?
It’s created with high-resolution national aerial photography, precise topography and surface data, and colour infrared imaging, all combined with cutting-edge processing techniques.

Where can the National Tree Map™ be used at?
It’s used in a range of industries, including architecture, planning, utilities management, forestry, government and environmental management.

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