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We use chemical herbicide to treat grass/weeds around trees, obstacles, fences, along walls and road signs to reduce the need for strimming and to improve the v...

Information about the Durham County landscape, including ecology, character, guidelines and protected sites and species.

Geodiversity is the variety of rocks and minerals, landforms, soils and geological process that form a key component of our natural heritage.

Habitats or features with a special value for biodiversity or geodiversity are protected under international, national and local legislation.

Our Landscape and Arboriculture team provides specialist design and advisory services on landscape and arboricultural issues to the council, partner organisatio...

Hedges are distinctive features of our countryside. They make a positive contribution to the character and biodiversity of the landscape. It is against the law ...

We have a responsibility for the maintenance of all adopted footpaths within the county.

We are responsible for keeping the local market grounds clean and free from litter.

The Localism Act 2011 introduced the 'community right to challenge' to give certain groups the right to bid to run relevant council services.

Help us look after County Durham and make the most of where you live with news about our local environment including heritage and countryside projects, litter, ...