Issue - meetings

That the Tree and Biodiversity Management Plan be approved.

The Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Environment introduced a report seeking approval for the adoption of the tree and biodiversity management plan, setting out the Council’s approach to managing its tree stock.

Members’ were advised of the six main objectives of the plan which were outlined at paragraph 2.6 of the report and the current progress was outlined at paragraph 2.9.

The Leader stated that the plan set out how the trees and wildflower meadows in the Borough would be maintained. The Leader also stated that it was worth noting that a percentage of newly planted trees would not take or could be damaged within their first year and would need to be replaced.

Resolved:     That the Tree and Biodiversity Management Plan be approved.

Watch the debate here