Including the closely related terms trees, and planting.
… of emissions to ensure we deliver as much as possible, as soon as possible. We have identified separate targets for the Council and the District in line with the Paris Agreement We bought 6 new electric vehicles in 2012 and have also installed 9 new electric vehicle charging points on the Council’s Estate. The number of trees planted on Council estate has increased significantly from 36…
…- headline-findings-land.pdf Biodiversity Decline in native flora and fauna due to competition from invasive species and unfavourable conditions. Trees and shrubs will die due to spread of pests and plant pathogens. Loss of wetland habitats like peatlands due to drying out or erosion. Biodiversity surveillance programmes will enable control of pests and invasive species. Resilient planting…
… management. Communities protected from surface water and river flooding. Heavy rainfall does not overload sewers. Flood defence improvements. Stormwater attenuation. Catchment scale tree planting, sustainable drainage and urban greening to absorb rainwater before it gets to the sewers. Worst case by 2070s 1 Best case by 2070s Mitigations Our climate vision, aims and targets…
… the health benefits of this. No Action Lead Performance measure Outcome(s) L1 Develop a Tree and Woodland Plan to increase tree cover on Council-owned land, using appropriate species to store carbon, support nature, improve soils and water quality, and aid flood protection and urban design. Climate Change and Innovation Lead Officer #trees planted on Council land #trees planted on community…
…, fuel poverty and improve air quality Sustainable drainage helps reduce flooding and improves water quality Trees provide shade, absorb carbon dioxide and help cool the public realm More walking and cycling, and fewer diesel and petrol vehicles on the roads, helps to reduce traffic noise, improve air quality and reduce carbon dioxide emissions Zero carbon businesses create…