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… savings on the running costs of the Council’s buildings;  Developing a clear approach to carbon offsetting – the baseline work by APSE Energy confirmed that some level of offsetting will be necessary to achieve zero carbon by 2030. This could be delivered in a variety of ways which may include substantial tree planting in the Borough or, more immediately, through embarking on and investing…

… is increasing, except in highway locations. It is envisaged that the 210 smaller sized trees being planted this year will in the majority be fruit or nut species.  The above planting numbers are in addition to our annual street tree planting programme, which averages about 70 specimens per year.  Additional tree planting on DBC land opposite the new cemetery at Bunkers Park has also been agreed…

… finalised though preparatory work has already started. Some of these activities, such as marketing campaigns will need to be in response to external triggers and timelines – for example, the Green Homes Grant scheme which has been recently launched by central Government. Other activities can work alongside our own strategies and plans – such as tree planting events. 6.3 Set out below are some…

… speakers and presentations  Training Climate Emergency training will be made available to staff and members before the end of March 2021.  Environmental events and training o Events such as Community Tree Planting, Community Talks and Training, Clothes Swaps, Repair Cafés, Educational film nights can be planned and delivered once it is safe to do so without the threat of COVID-19…

… to communicate the Climate Emergency action plan and direct residents to our new website. Have informative videos, information packs to send to each resident, presentations to deliver to community groups. 7. Clean Safe and Green 7.1 Tree Planting In order to increase the number of trees for biodiversity purposes and to act as a carbon sink, 4200 trees are to be planted by the Council over…