Issue - meetings

Report of the Head of Streetcare

Decisions:

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.

Reason for Decisions:

To manage the onset of Ash Dieback throughout the county borough ensuring that works are prioritised and carried out in a timely manner.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.