Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Allweddol decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
1.
That the Environment Directorate develop an action plan including tree
surveys to identify tree distribution, affected trees and the degree of
infection.
2.
That the Environment Directorate fell and dispose of trees as required based
on the findings of the surveys and associated risk assessment.
3.
That the council raise awareness of Ash Dieback disease via social media
and other channels, and encourage members of the public to report trees which
appear to be in poor health.
4.
That the Environment Directorate liaise with private landowners who have
trees near public highways, public footpaths and council property.
5.
That the Environment Directorate pursue funding and carry out
replacement tree planting to reduce the impact on biodiversity and local
landscapes with suitable species such as Oak, Birch, Alder and Sycamore.
Publication date: 20/09/2019
Date of decision: 20/09/2019
Decided at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
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