Including 8 closely related terms such as tree planting, more trees, and new trees.
…. • Smart metering installed for monitoring and to identify the buildings with the most demand. Active no idling campaigns at schools to reduce air pollution and to encourage more sustainable forms of transportation. • Urban greening initiatives and the planting of new trees across the borough, including offering 5,000 free saplings for residents to grow. • LED lighting upgrades across several…
…, existing trees are retained. Where they cannot be retained, new trees should be planted to facilitate carbon gain. C3.7 To identify and promote opportunities for the increased provision of allotments. Theme 3 Commentary Building better places Our planning policies stem from national and regional policies. The London Plan takes a firm stance on new development with regards to climate change. Many…
… means making up for those areas already lost. This might mean changing the way land is managed; for example, through less mowing of green space and allowing areas to become wildlife meadows. It also means planting more trees and vegetation. Through increasing the amount of carbon sinks in this way, we can also achieve other objectives such as tackling air pollution with street trees, increasing…
… of other community objectives. The council has further capability to offset, through existing carbon sequestration in our woodlands and tree planting activities. If any carbon remains to be offset by 2030, the council will investigate the most viable method which supports investment within the borough. Where we do not have direct financial or operational control over energy, such as council housing…
… for wildlife and, amenity for residents. We can find better ways to use green and open space to support flora and fauna, manage flooding, integrate trees and planting schemes into urban environments and re-establish wildlife corridors. Corporate Climate Commitment 6 To remain open to the opportunity to go further, to be innovative and creative to exceed the stated goals wherever possible. This plan…