FOI Request - Tree Preservation Orders

Request 101003663317

I am writing to request the most recent shape files related to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) in a recognized vector format. Currently, our ability to analyze TPO-designated areas is limited by insufficient detail, and access to these files in vector format is essential for accurate mapping and planning purposes.

If shape files are not available, we would be happy to accept a CSV or XLS file listing all protected trees along with their coordinates so that we can map them accurately in GIS software.

As TPOs are part of public land and environmental records, these files should be publicly accessible. I kindly request that you provide these files in the specified formats for ease of use and integration with our mapping systems.

Response 28-11-2024

Vector GIS data is available from our open date portal and is therefore exempt under section 25 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, information otherwise accessible. For ease of reference please find a link to the web page at the following url:

https://data-moray.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/moray::tree-preservation-orders-tpo-moray/about

Further information regarding TPO’s can be found at the following URL, this also contains links to additional information regarding TPOs http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_86975.html