A Bill to promote the protection and stewardship of heritage trees in England; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
29 May 2024
The Heritage Trees Bill aims to protect trees recognised as part of England's heritage and to encourage their careful care. It would set out how heritage trees are recognised and safeguarded, and create duties for landowners and public authorities to look after them, along with related measures.
The Bill is at the first reading in the Lords. It will next move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and potential amendments.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2023-24 session of Parliament has prorogued and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.