Issue - meetings
Tree Strategy Adoption
Meeting: 13/01/2025 - Cabinet (Item 8)
8 Tree Strategy Adoption 
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Additional documents:
- Appendix 1 - H&F Tree Strategy, item 8
PDF 2 MB
- Appendix 2 - Tree Strategy Action Plan, item 8
PDF 83 KB
- Appendix 3 - EIA-Tree Strategy, item 8
PDF 318 KB
Decision:
To agree the formal adoption of the H&F Tree Strategy and associated action plan.
Minutes:
Councillor Sharon Holder introduced the report outlining the first tree strategy for Hammersmith and Fulham following extensive consultation. The strategy provided a roadmap to improve the Council’s tree management, increase canopy cover, and improve the service for residents, achieving shared targets and improving the quality of life. In addition, it raised environmental awareness supporting the Council's ambition to become the greenest borough. The report and 40 action plans were supported by the relevant Parks and Housing Teams, the Climate Change Team, the Planning Team and a range of external partners.
The Leader added that the tree strategy was of great interest to local residents and the Council had significantly increased the tree canopy over the last decade and would continue to do so. This was important not just for the environment but also for biodiversity.
AGREED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE CABINET MEMBERS:
To agree the formal adoption of the H&F Tree Strategy and associated action plan.