Including the closely related terms trees, and planting.
… Use influence with schools and others to ensure that meals are delivered in accordance with the official Eatwell Guide on healthy eating and the majority of options on menus are healthy and plant-based, with less and better meat. Buying local is a matter of high priority for Gwynedd; reducing food miles is something to encourage and having local and seasonal produce is seen as sensible…
… programmes are being established and implemented in accordance with the principles of Natural Resources Management and an ecosystems mindset. 45 Double tree cover on council-owned land, update local planning strategies to double tree cover across the Local Authority area, and ensure existing trees…
… as nature reserves and wildlife sites. Woodlands are important assets for recreation but a lack of resources hinders effective management. Through the Planning process and Tree Preservation Orders (link), the Council preserves trees and woodlands of biodiversity and landscape value. Recently, the Ash Dieback disease has spread to Gwynedd which will lead to the loss of a large number of mature…
… trees, thus having a detrimental impact on species and the landscape's appearance. In 2020, the Council will prepare an Ash Dieback Action Plan (link) in response to the challenge and to prepare for replanting and restoring habitats. 46 Protect existing local green spaces, green belt and locally designated nature sites. Green spaces and lands designated as nature reserves and wildlife sites…
… pesticide use and increased planting of wildflowers. In terms of managing our own lands, cutting grass verges is work that needs to be done in order to ensure safety; however, this has been adapted to ensure that biodiversity is protected so far as reasonably possible. In 2020 the Council will start to adapt their cutting programmes in order to promote biodiversity and wild flowers at the side…