In accordance with the said regulation, there are a number of criteria that make sites eligible for designation. Such criteria, as specified in S.L. 549.123, are included below:

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The ERA, as part of its commitment to set up inventories of important trees and woodlands in Malta, has designated 30 TPAs in 2011 through G.N. 473 of 2011. In 2017, ERA designated 30 additional TPAs through G.N. 316 of 2017. In Malta, there are approximately 60 native tree species, of which 66% are rare or endangered. Through the declaration of these TPAs, these trees and woodlands are being given the well-deserved protection for our and future generations. The total number of TPAs over the Maltese Islands are now 60, of which 48 are in Malta, 10 are in Gozo and 2 are in Comino.

Some of the areas protect individual trees and groups of trees of value, such as the old olive trees in Ħal Lija, as well as other areas to ensure the protection of rare and threatened trees, which have a restricted native distribution in Malta. Examples of the latter include the Dwarf Fan Palm at Tal-Merħla and the Mock Privet at Ta’ Xuxa in the Buskett area. Species that are not native, but have other relevant important considerations are also included, such as the Ficus Tree, which is a landmark in the area known as ‘It-Tliet Siġriet’ in Tas-Sliema. Trees within a TPA are protected from activities and operations that may have an adverse impact on them, such as development.

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For further information contact ERA on [email protected] or on +356 2292 3500​​.​

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Other Links
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ERA Webpages

• Protected Trees within the Maltese Islands​

Legislation

• S.L. 549.123 – Trees and Woodland Protection Regulations
• S.L. 445.02 – List of Historical Trees having an Antiquarian Importance Order 
• G.N. 316 of 2017 – Declaration of Tree Protection Areas
• G.N. 473 of 2011 – Declaration of Tree Protection Areas
• G.N. 269 of 1933 – List of Historical Trees having an Antiquarian Importance Order

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Press Releases

• ERA protects rare and endangered trees in 30 areas (2017)

Maps

• TPAs Declared in 2011 & 2017 – Malta
• TPAs Declared in 2011 & 2017 – Gozo & Comino
• TPAs Declared in 2017 – Malta
• TPAs Declared in 2017 – Gozo​
• TPAs Declared in 2011 – Maltese Islands

Posters

• • Poster – M​altese Trees ​           ​(English Version) | (Maltese Version)​​​​
• Poster – Il-Ballut tal-Wardija   (English Version) | (Maltese Version)
• Poster – Wied il-Miżieb           (English Version) | (Maltese Version)
• Poster – Sandarac Gum Tree   (English Version) | (Maltese Version)