Like many Local Authorities we’re being asked to justify having a budget to manage trees. So with Highway trees owned by the LA, the question is where the responibilities lies in terms of statutory and discretionary powers. From reading the examples in Mynors it’s doesn’t appear quite as simple as i hoped. There clearly is a duty to clear the Highway once there is an obstruction, however, how far does the duty extend to maintain and manage the tree stock? Obviously we know the potential consequences once management stops, but i just need to put this across to the budget holders in a transparent way – any comments appreciated.