Retaining Existing Trees
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Internal Policy
5 Cork City Council will consider trees at the initial stages of design by following Tree Survey and assessment standards set out in British Standard 5837: 2012 ‘Trees in relation to design, demolition, and construction – Recommendations’ in respect of the design of Part 8 development proposals, as prepared by a suitably qualified and competent arborist. The same standard will also be incorporated into the assessment of private development proposals through the Development Management process.
6 Where trees are removed by Cork City Council replacement trees will be planted to mitigate the ecosystem service value that has been lost.
7 Cork City Council will require tree protection in accordance with standards set out in British Standard 5837: 2012 (or any subsequent updates) for Part 8 projects and for any other construction worked carried out by or on behalf of Cork City Council. The same tree protection standards will also be incorporated into the assessment of private development proposals through the Development Management process.
8 Cork City Council will seek damages in the event of loss or damage to public trees that results from utility works.
Locations for New Tree Planting
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Internal Policy
9 New in-ground tree planting will be included in the design of new roads and streets wherever feasible.
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