… 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…
… and increase current carbon sequestration through increased planting and changes to green space management. C7.5 Increase the number of trees, particularly in urban areas to complement objectives to improve air quality and promote urban wildlife. C7.6 To exploit opportunities to increase carbon sequestration to maximise opportunities for biodiversity and flood risk management. Theme 7 Commentary…