[Discuss] trees and the city

[Carolin Gohler]

  Dear all,

CambridgepPPF very much welcomes a wider debate and indeed today we have 
talked with lead councillors on how to improve tree management on a 
city-wide basis so that current and future generation can also benefit 
from trees and a quality green city environment.

We certainly would welcome a positive debate on wider tree issues - 
i.e.  from planning policies to management as well as looking for local 
people being able to support tree planting and management etc through a 
designated public fund and activities etc. - particularly in view of the 
current economic climate we are keen to see that more funding is 
provided for local tree and green space management rather than further 
reductions..

With the intention of the City to undertake a review of tree strategies 
and/ or policies there will be a chance for people to comment and to 
ensure more trees are growing in the city - whether on public or private 
land.

Regards Carolin



*Carolin Göhler   - *Chief Executive
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On 22/10/2010 12:45, B Shachar-Hill wrote:
>>
>>
>> _Some Suggestions
>>
>> _It is time the issue of green spaces' management and tree works on 
>> council and private land got an overhaul done by a joint effort 
>> between the Council and concerned groups and individuals.
>>
>> Angry posts on Discuss are good for controlling  one's blood pressure 
>> but only a  constructive and concerted effort will achieve a long 
>> lasting result.
>>
>> The history of the proposed 'improvements' to Jesus Green and Mid 
>> Summer Common and their modifications can be used positively as an 
>> example of public involvement which did have an ameliorating effect.
>>
>> Would concerned people and groups let councillors know what issues, 
>> both local and citywide, are important to them so it can be taken 
>> into account when the council is reviewing tree policy and its 
>> implementation ?
>>
>> Should local groups ( maybe using SOS as an umbrella?) request that 
>> the Council puts its Tree Strategy for the City, when ready, for 
>> public consultation accompanied by a detailed questionnaire on line 
>> in the way the JG / MSC one was handled ?
>>
>> One important lesson that a comparison between attendance at the JG / 
>> MSC meeting and the one concerning Alexandra Gardens is that properly 
>> publicising  and enlisting peoples' help in a timely fashion are very 
>> important.
>> The modified proposals for JG / MSC were released only a short time 
>> before the public meeting and confusion about what they contained was 
>> widespread and probably contributed to the low attendance at the 
>> guildhall meeting.
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> B. Shachar-Hill
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