Tree Scrutiny
From:
Elizabeth Rimmington
Date:
2007 Feb 01 17:27 UTC
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My own feeling is that since a lot of the trees which are being
neglected (tarmac up the trunk etc.) are elms, this initiative will
reduce the stress on such trees and enable them to better resist any
Dutch Elm Disease that comes their way. A bit like keeping fit in order
to suffer less colds.
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From: Chris Todd [mailto:<email obscured>]
Sent: 31 January 2007 13:07
To: Rimmington Elizabeth; <email obscured>
Subject: Re: [BH-Issues] Tree Scrutiny
From Joyce Edmond Smith: Very pleased that my request for a scrutiny
process on street trees has
been agreed . Terms of reference not yet finalised by the Panel, but my
suggestion in my request was :
To clarify the situation with regard to street trees in Brighton & Hove
To identify the threats to street trees and problems .
To make recommendations for a policy framework with regard to the
future of street trees.
Any consideration of street trees must also consider the potential
impact of stopping the current Dutch Elm Disease Control Programme by
the South Downs Joint Committee which is strapped for cash. Officers
have suggested that cutting the programme might be an option but is one
that would potentially have huge ramifications for the elms in the city.
Regards,
Chris Todd