Including the closely related term sequester.
… the past year. However, the Carbon Management Team will continue to actively monitor the market. 3.34 Initiative 7: WOODLANDS, PARKS & GREENSPACES Tree planting is a medium to long term solution for carbon sequestration because young trees absorb small amounts of carbon during their early years. In the context of the Council’s ten year net zero target, a significant number of trees/saplings…
… to protect and enhance them for future generations. As more and more carbon is sequestered over time, this initiative will help the Council maintain its net zero target post 2029 and reduce borough wide emissions. Key Actions: Produce a new Tree Management Strategy Consider offsetting opportunities associated with registering new tree planting under the government approved Woodland Carbon…
… Code. Quantify/compare carbon sequestration levels for native trees, grasslands, wild meadows, hedgerows, verges. 11 Conduct feasibility assessments for shortlisted LBB-owned sites deemed suitable. Deliver suitable projects in a cost-efficient manner, maximising grant funding opportunities where possible. Progress: The Council’s Arboriculture team are currently producing…
… Savings (tCO2) Reduction of LBB’s Total Carbon Emissions (%) Action Timescale Action Owner Progress to Date Produce a new Tree Management Strategy 2020 - 2021 Arboriculture Currently being written. Consider offsetting opportunities under the government approved Woodland Carbon Code. 2021 - 2022 Carbon Management / Arboriculture To be actioned in 2021 Quantify/compare carbon sequestration levels…