Including the closely related term increase biodiversity.
… (direct/ indirect) 37 Carbon Reduction Delivery Strategy 2020-2030 Carbon Offsetting and Climate Resilience through Council practices Action Planned Outcome/ Impact Timeframe (Short-Long term) Total estimated cost Estimated saving per year / payback Estimated CO2 reduction Tree Planting and increasing biodiversity Increased tree planting in the borough and maintaining existing…
… woodland Ongoing Several government grants and other funding available to plant trees None A conifer forest can sequester around 14 tonnes of carbon dioxide per hectare per year (direct/ indirect) Rewilding scheme Increase biodiversity habitats, introduce more wildflower areas, leaving areas with minimal maintenance Ongoing Unknown at this time pending further evaluation and options…
… (direct/ indirect) Encourage any Council developments to include green open spaces, green roofs and water harvesting Supports the ‘greening’ of the environment, encouraging carbon sinks and biodiversity Ongoing Unknown at this time pending further evaluation and options Unknown at this time pending further evaluation and options Carbon offset (direct/ indirect) Undertake assessment…