Purpose

The Council has investigated what land it owns that can be used for mini-woodland creation, to absorb carbon emissions as part of its plan to aim to reach net zero by 2030.

Decision

Cabinet approved that Council land in the following locations is used for Mini-Woodland Tree Planting Schemes, subject to external funding being identified and secured:

1. Dane Valley Road (1.2 hectares);
2. Garlinge Recreation Ground (0.5 hectares);
3. Memorial Recreation Ground (0.4 hectares);
4. Northdown Park (0.8 hectares);
5. St Peter’s Recreation Ground (0.6 hectares);
6. Tivoli Park (0.5 hectares).

Reasons for the decision

In order for the Council to make applications for external funding towards the mini-woodland tree planting scheme the Council needs to have confirmed the land being allocated for these projects.

Alternative options considered

There are no alternatives to creating the mini-woodlands on Council owned land.