Councillors have approved a new Tree Management Policy that helps ensure the council’s tree stock is retained, enhanced and increased.
Bicester Town Council’s new policy sets out the council’s responsibilities as well as how it will care for its current stock and plans to increase the number of trees in the town.
The full document sets out the policy for all trees on council-owned land and the measures it will take to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the public and property.
It is now available on the town council’s website and is intended to act as a point of reference to residents, councillors, officers and professionals interested in tree management.
Environment committee chairman Cllr Jason Slaymaker said: “Trees are a highly valued feature in the Bicester landscape and are of immense environmental and aesthetic value to the town and its residents.
“Not only do trees act as the town’s lungs, they make a valuable contribution to wildlife, enrich biodiversity, and help limit noise pollution and improve air quality in the built-up areas of Bicester. So, developing this policy has been an important piece of work for the council
“The new document not only sets out how we will care for our current tree stock, but also how we plan to increase the number of trees in the town for future generations. The tree management policy also formalises the council’s inspection programme to ensure trees in our ownership are maintained and are in a safe condition; and highlight where any work is required. This policy can only be good news for Bicester and its residents.”
For more information view https://www.bicester.gov.uk/the-council/strategic-documents/
Last Updated 28 September 2020
