Have your say on the draft Tree and Woodland Strategy
Sustainable management & maintenance
The council has a legal duty of care to manage its trees responsibly. This includes inspecting trees, maintaining safety, improving soil conditions, and ensuring new trees survive. Good management helps trees live longer and reduces unnecessary removals.
Proposed Actions:
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Action |
Timescales |
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3.1 Manage and monitor the arboricultural contract to ensure that objectives and value for money are being achieved on an annual basis |
2026/27 |
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3.2 Deliver a three year aftercare programme for new trees |
2026 |
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3.3 Prepare woodland management plans for all council woodlands |
2027 |
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3.4 Improve soil pit construction and growing conditions in urban areas by revised specifications |
2026-2030 |
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3.5 Apply minimum 2:1 replacement planting for tree losses |
Ongoing |