Devon Local Nature Partnership

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Step by step process to establishing more trees

Follow this step by step guide to help you get the right tree in the right place, and avoid any unintended negative impacts on Devon’s wildlife, landscapes and people.

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  • Step 1

    Identify your objectives

    Log pile

  • Step 2

    Follow key principles

    a tree lined river

  • Step 3

    Check for potential sensitivities

    Stone faced hedge with wind-sculpted trees

  • Step 4

    Choose the right place

    A view of fields and woodlands

  • Step 5

    Choose the right tree

    a field

  • Step 6

    Find further information and funding if needed

    wooden signpost on cliff path

  • Step 7

    Put your scheme into practice

    A hedge with the sunset behind it