Trees in the streets
From:
Ben barker
Date:
May 07 08:23 UTC
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Hi,
I went yesterday to the second meeting of the Bristol Tree Forum representing
the Bemmy Partnership and thus this e-group. The forum is concerned with
trees generally, but the key focus is on trees that contribute to the street
scene, ie are actually on the highway or very close. Over time it is hoped to
increase the number of trees in Bristol streets, but it's also necessary to
remove some trees that are reaching the end of their life.
Planting trees in streets is exceptionally difficult and quite expensive
because under the ground there are all sorts of drains, wires and what not that
get in the way. The easiest thing is to put a tree into a space that used to
hold an old tree. However, over the years as trees were removed, the council
tended to tarmac over the hole. Today, the tree team (part of Parks) does not
have a record of all of these holes.
To avoid this problem in the future they are tending to leave stumps behind, a
bit like a bookmark. The Tree Forum are asking local people for information
about where trees were and might be again. If, therefore, you know of places
which used to hold a street tree, but have since been tarmacked over, let me
know and I'll pass the information on.
Cheers, Ben.