B&NES District Tree and Woodland Strategy – Farmer Survey

Bath & North East Somerset Council is developing a District Tree and Woodland Strategy, and we want to ensure the farming community has a strong voice in shaping it.

As part of this work, we are launching a Farmer Survey to gather insights on:

• Existing on-farm trees and woodlands
• Interest in tree and woodland planting and management
• Barriers and opportunities for new planting and managing of existing trees and woodland

The survey will run from the 6^th of January to the 2^nd of February 2026 and should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete. Farmers who take part will also have the opportunity to join a follow-up session to discuss findings and access advice on tree planting and woodland management.

This is an important step in supporting climate resilience, nature recovery, and farm diversification across B&NES. We wanted to let you know that the consultation is live and also we’d appreciate your help in sharing the survey link with your local farming contacts if possible: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/trees-and-woodlands-strategy-consultation.

Thank you for supporting this initiative and helping us work with the farming community to address the climate and ecological emergencies, while building a greener, more resilient landscape. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with:

Laurence Richards, Tree and Woodland Strategy & Delivery Manager, , Bath & North East Somerset Council, Telephone: 07483 391186, email: Laurence_richards@bathnes.gov.uk