… sustainability To ensure the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems in our borough To optimise tree / hedge planting and other natural carbon sequestration measures in our borough To provide public access to high quality and ecologically diverse green spaces To increase levels of local food 1. Ensure that all new council development being brought forward is carbon…
… neutral in accordance with the proposed London Plan, focussing upon further reductions in on-site emissions beyond the minimum requirement of 35% 2. Audit public owned land to identify suitable sites for planting initiatives, in a way that maximises carbon sequestration, biodiversity gain, local food production and community engagement (eg Forest Gardens, Community Growing projects) 3…