Aims – What are we going to do?
a. To adopt and deliver a Tree Planting and Woodland Action Plan. 2020 – 2030 to increase tree cover of the Borough to 15%, address climate change and nature emergency. This will support and integrate with the Local Plan 2021-2036, Climate Response Plan, biodiversity commitments and other strategies as outlined in Appendix A. This equates to an extra 828ha of tree cover in the Borough.
b. To protect trees in the Borough of Chorley in line with the Council Tree Policy. i.e. trees will only be removed if there is an overriding arboricultural or health and safety need.
c. To raise awareness of the value of trees as part of our green infrastructure through consultation, education and participation.