[8.8] Raising Awareness Cork City Council will engage with communities and other stakeholders about the value of trees and the services they provide. Cork City Council will continue to organise tree-related events, publications during National Tree Week in Spring, Tree Day in the Autumn and throughout the year where reasonable and feasible.
Where resources allow, further support will be provided for tree-related educational initiatives and events in communities, clubs, schools and third level institutions.
Cork City Council will also:
• Review the educational Tree Trails and explore opportunities for their further enhancement
• Estimate annual eco-system services provided by public trees in Cork City.
ACTION 34. Review the educational Tree Trails and explore opportunities for their further enhancement.
ACTION 35. Develop and publish an eco-system services report for public trees in Cork City.
[8.9] Communication and Cooperation The effectiveness of implementing the Tree Strategy hinges upon fostering synergy among all Cork City Council directorates. Cross-directorate collaboration is paramount to effectively addressing the multifaceted challenges and opportunities associated with urban tree management and green infrastructure. Internally, all City Council tree-related decisions, including issues related to designing or implementing works that affect trees, will be coordinated through the Recreation and Amenity Section of the Operations Directorate from the earliest stages of projects. The Tree Officer and other Recreation and Amenity staff will provide advice or assistance, as appropriate. Information talks and interdepartmental workshops on the application of the Tree Strategy will be organised to encourage collaboration.
ACTION 36. Organise internal information talks and inter-directorate workshops on issues related to implementation of the Tree Strategy.
The Council will also foster cooperation between external stakeholders on tree-related issues. The Council will continue to be a member organisation of the Tree Council of Ireland, which promotes the planting, care, and conservation of trees in both rural and urban areas.
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