Wood from Council Trees - South Hams District Council

Under management of trees on council land, we chip all brush and store timber arising from the works on site.

This includes the creation of habitat piles that are safely left to decay on site, in particular within our woodland sites.

However, where it is safe to do so, and where the tree works are fully completed with the cordoned off areas reopened, logs can be foraged by the public at their own risk. Currently the council are not placing any charges on such foraging, which is on a first come, first served basis.

If you choose to approach the tree team while they are still on the site, please observe their safety instructions.