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Consultation has concluded
We are growing a new policy on how we manage trees on Council land in Selwyn.
Trees are important to many of us for the many values and benefits they provide. Trees improve our health and wellbeing, as well as provide pleasant places to live, work, play and spend time. Trees provide habitat for biodiversity, cooling, shade, filter pollutants, absorb carbon dioxide, slow traffic, reduce strain on stormwater networks and can prevent erosion.
Trees can also provide challenges that require careful consideration and active management. Trees can create excessive shade in winter months, drop leaf and fruit/nut debris which can block drains and gutters, mature tree roots can damage nearby infrastructure such as footpaths, and in some cases, canopy spread can pose a risk to public safety by blocking sightlines without appropriate maintenance and pruning.
The right tree, in the right place can ensure that the benefits of trees are maximised whilst minimising some of the potential challenges.
Engagement and the Tree Policy
Selwyn District Council are reviewing the Vegetation and Tree Management Policy in the Policy Manual to ensure it is fit-for-purpose. The new policy will apply to trees on public land managed by Selwyn District Council and would provide consistency and clarity in decision making when maintaining, planting, removing and working around trees. We want to hear from our communities to guide the development of this new Tree Policy.
Planting and Tree Cover
Planting more trees ensures that we can increase and maintain our tree canopy cover over time.
Proactive tree planting ensures that we have a diverse range of species and ages to avoid large portions of our trees reaching the end of their lifecycle at the same time. It is important that trees are grown in locations that allow them to reach maturity and benefit our communities as well as future generations.
This consulation is open until 5pm Sunday 6 October - to give us your feedback please fill out the survey below.
We are growing a new policy on how we manage trees on Council land in Selwyn.
Trees are important to many of us for the many values and benefits they provide. Trees improve our health and wellbeing, as well as provide pleasant places to live, work, play and spend time. Trees provide habitat for biodiversity, cooling, shade, filter pollutants, absorb carbon dioxide, slow traffic, reduce strain on stormwater networks and can prevent erosion.
Trees can also provide challenges that require careful consideration and active management. Trees can create excessive shade in winter months, drop leaf and fruit/nut debris which can block drains and gutters, mature tree roots can damage nearby infrastructure such as footpaths, and in some cases, canopy spread can pose a risk to public safety by blocking sightlines without appropriate maintenance and pruning.
The right tree, in the right place can ensure that the benefits of trees are maximised whilst minimising some of the potential challenges.
Engagement and the Tree Policy
Selwyn District Council are reviewing the Vegetation and Tree Management Policy in the Policy Manual to ensure it is fit-for-purpose. The new policy will apply to trees on public land managed by Selwyn District Council and would provide consistency and clarity in decision making when maintaining, planting, removing and working around trees. We want to hear from our communities to guide the development of this new Tree Policy.
Planting and Tree Cover
Planting more trees ensures that we can increase and maintain our tree canopy cover over time.
Proactive tree planting ensures that we have a diverse range of species and ages to avoid large portions of our trees reaching the end of their lifecycle at the same time. It is important that trees are grown in locations that allow them to reach maturity and benefit our communities as well as future generations.
This consulation is open until 5pm Sunday 6 October - to give us your feedback please fill out the survey below.
