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… emissions, and work towards this goal as is feasible, both as area planting and single specimen planting Seek to retain and preserve scrub and woodland edges to protect trees and maintain natural boundaries to woodlands Where appropriate, change grass verge cutting regimes to allow more plant species to grow Create more wildflower areas across the district Seek to strengthen hedgerows…
… for achieving zero carbon emissions by 2030 NHDC CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY 2021-2026 PAGE 15 As part of the ‘Sustainable North Hertfordshire’ programme, work to develop and support policies that encourage electric vehicle use and other ‘cleaner air’ initiatives across the district, including: Providing more electric car charging facilities in our car parks Exploring the possibility…
… of making it cheaper for zero emission vehicles to use Council car parks Working with the County Council to improve the provision of on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) charging Working with other public and private entities/ partners to improve provision of EV charging Progressing the implementation of a better cycle network in North Herts, linking the district and beyond Working…
… and support community tree planting initiatives Explore opportunities for Solar schemes for residents, businesses, and community groups – such as those run by West Suffolk Council and South Cambridgeshire Council NHDC CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY 2021-2026 PAGE 17 TAXI Enable residents to assess their carbon emissions, comparing them with the district and best practice Encourage…
… residents to make behaviour changes by highlighting positive actions that can be taken, and informing them of more environmentally friendly options Encourage alternative models of working to reduce commuting levels across the district Promote zero carbon construction (timber buildings, offsetting of carbon, etc.) Run food waste awareness programmes Run waste reduction awareness…