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Greener future for trees

The strategy, which will be discussed by Cabinet on Friday (22nd November), sets out plans to ensure the long-term conservation, sustainability and development of the precious tree stock for the people of the county and future generations. |
We’re proud to be a green council and we’re committed to tackling climate change and laying down the roots to protect local wildlife habitats.
“Trees are an essential resource which provide a wide range of environmental, economic and social benefits, and our focus is to continue to build upon our ever-growing green infrastructure and ensure a tree-filled future for Leicestershire
Person:Nick Rushton, county council leader
The discussions on the strategy will take place during National Tree Week, the UK's largest annual tree celebration which marks the start of the winter planting season. Byron Rhodes, deputy leader of the county council, said: “National Tree Week is an opportunity for us to raise awareness of the important role trees play in our communities, and a reminder that now is the best time to plant a tree.” The county council has planned a number of events to mark the week, starting with a tree-planting ceremony at County Hall on Friday, 22nd November.
The report also acknowledges that the council is continuing to look at the implications of, and put plans in place, for ash dieback, which is likely to affect the majority of the 500,000 or so ash trees in the county over a period of five to 15 years. The tree management strategy will be discussed at Cabinet at 2pm on Friday, November 22nd, the meeting will be shown live, via www:leicestershire.gov.uk/webcast |