Including the closely related terms trees, tree planting, and planting.
… partners such as schools and community groups who utilise the Borough’s Parks. Links to Corporate Plan: Building, Protecting and Empowering Communities Short Term Actions/KPIs To have reviewed the Brocks Hill Management Plan to come into effect from April 2022 Objective: Partnership Working PW1: Increase Tree Planting The primary benefits of trees are that the process greatly…
…’ appreciation of their immediate environment. The proposal is to encourage local community groups to extend their remit to include the Council’s housing estates and to work with residents over initiatives which may include tree planting, creation and planning up of borders, planters and improvements to street furniture with a view to a contribution to the Britain on Bloom competition. Awards could…
… considered opportunities to use the public wifi equipment in town centres as a means of also monitoring air quality by the end of March 2021 RA3: Provide Educational Opportunities Relating to Engaging with Nature Educating the next generation about the life cycles of plants and animals, wildlife habitats, woodlands, wildflower meadows and ponds is important to the Borough Council. This action…
… contributes to producing the oxygen that we and all other animals need to breathe and sustain life. It is well documented that trees reduce the amount of storm water runoff, which reduces erosion and pollution in our waterways and may reduce the effects of flooding which are projected to become more intense with the progress of climate change. Many species of wildlife depend on trees for habitat…
…. Trees provide food, protection, and homes for many birds, Insects and mammals. In the short term (before May 2020) we will complete digital mapping of all council owned property and land; assess OWBC land usage, identifying constraints and opportunities; engage the Forestry Commission, Woodland Trust and The Tree Council to ascertain the most appropriate funding available. In the medium term…