Summary:

The article raises the question of problematic aspects of the legal instruments working in Poland. These instru-ments are aimed at preserving the greenery ( trees and shrubs) on terrains different from woodlands by focusing on the citizen participation in greenery's preservation. Proceeding for the obtainment of tree removal permit excludes the citizen participation what by contrast is required in creation acts of the town-and-country planning as greenery's shape regulations.
In rural and agricultural landscape the environmental damage caused by felling of trees is especially visible. The citizen participation in decision-making proceedings should guarantee the better resolutions and preclude social conflicts. This article is an attempt to answer the question about the opportunity for citizen participation in polish legal system in the preservation of greenery belonging to rural territories.