Including the closely related terms tree planting, and planting.
… benefits– green infrastructure and nature based solutions to climate change, such as tree planting, can have a wide range of additional benefits including supporting biodiversity, water, soil and air quality. The challenges associated with addressing climate change are inherently complex and guidance and best practice is continually evolving as a result of changes in technology and our…
… the fabric of buildings (this also relates to energy, providing better insulation etc). ET9 Investigate and cost opportunities to reuse water, for example incorporating rainwater harvesting, as part of Council building projects. Likely to require additional funding Indirect Medium term Medium Wider Borough – Environment Actions ET10 Work with partners to facilitate a tree planting…
…. Council Operations - Environment Actions ID Action Resourcing Direct or indirect? Timescale Priority ET1 Continue to minimise the use of herbicides and pesticides where possible and appropriate. Within existing budgets Direct Ongoing High ET2 Continue to encourage reduced mowing where appropriate to allow wildflower planting and growth. Review machinery used to undertake works…
…, including increasing the use of low carbon equipment. Within existing budgets Direct Ongoing High ET3 Review potential to undertake a tree density assessment of the Borough, giving a clear understanding of tree cover in the borough. Likely to require additional funding Indirect Medium term Medium ET4 Examine the opportunities to improve green infrastructure networks in the Borough…