Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 7, 2024

Purpose: To seek Executive approval for the planting of a Mini Forest on part of the existing public open space at Seafield Park.   The proposal is to create a mini forest on part of the Seafield open space in Hill Head. The carrying out of the project will be funded by the Coronation Living Heritage Fund through the Hampshire Forest Partnership (Hampshire County Council).   The project will involve undertaking the planting of native trees and shrubs with wildflower planting adjacent, on an existing area of mown grass.  The project costs, including trees, materials and preparation will be met by the grant provided by Hampshire Forest Partnership.  Fareham Borough Council will be responsible for providing the land, officer support and the long-term management of the Mini Forest.   The Mini Forest tree planting proposal accords with the Council’s approach to strategic tree planting agreed by the Executive in September 2021 as part of the Council Trees Service Review.

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive:   (a)  grants approval for the planting of a mini forest on part of the Seafield Park open space as shown on the plan attached to the report at Appendix A; and   (b)  notes that this Council will be responsible for the future upkeep, inspection and works to the mini forest following planting.