Tree law
Trees and hedgerow can be a source of neighbourly friction for a variety of reasons such as overhanging branches, fallen leaves, poisonous fruit and blocked views.
Most of the associated legislation around the preservation, protection and planting of trees can be found in Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. This is available on the Jersey Legal Information Board website where you can also access previous versions.
While we aren’t in a position to offer legal advice, we can provide a bit more info about branchage, high hedges and tree protection regulation, along with links to the relevant laws.
Tree protection
A brief summary of local tree protection law, where to find the associated list of trees and how to get a tree protected.
Branchage
Branchage refers to the biannual cutting back of roadside trees, banques and hedgerows and applies to any owners of land bordering public roads and footpaths.
High hedges
A high hedge is legally classed as a barrier to light, formed of two or more evergreens, that rises over two metres above ground level.
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