What urban trees do for us
They green our cities. They clean our air. They fight the effects of climate change. They even increase the value of our houses. Urban woods and trees do so much for people, wildlife and our economy.
Local authority tree strategies - suggested policy
Publication date:
July 2016
Publication type:
Policy paper
Pages:
7
The Woodland Trust believes that having a comprehensive up-to-date Trees and Woodland Strategy in place is key for local authorities.
This policy paper sets out:
- our recommended wording for a Trees and Woodland Policy, together with useful examples
- a checklist of content headings that we recommend should be included in any comprehensive Trees and Woodland Strategy.
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