Bath & North East Somerset Council is developing a District Tree and Woodland Strategy, and want to ensure the farming community has a strong voice in shaping it.
As part of this work, they 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 6th of January to the 2nd 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. 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.