APPENDIX 2: GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING PROPOSALS ON COUNCIL OWNED LAND
Community proposals should align with best practice approaches set out in Chapter 7 of the Tree Strategy. In addition, any proposed planting on Council-owned land must have the prior permission of Cork City Council for the following reasons:
• reduce and mitigate against potential bio-security issues such as ash die-back and oak processionary moth; • ensure that the species, location, and quantity of planting is appropriate to prevent issues arising in the long-term and to allow for longevity and high quality in the city’s tree stock; and • ensure that the Council are aware of planting locations, preventing the accidental removal of shrubs and trees, particularly when planting smaller whips. In putting forward proposals, groups should be aware that Cork City Council receives large volumes of requests for community tree planting, particularly on green open spaces. Over planting can have a negative impact on tree health and reduce longevity and quality in the tree stock. Trees require space to reach their potential and to have a large impact on canopy cover. One appropriately planted tree can provide larger benefits than multiple poorly planted trees and over a longer course of time. To prevent over planting Cork City Council will set a limit on the number of trees that groups can plant in each area to maximize the benefits trees provide. This will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Note: In due course, these guidelines will be further enhanced and developed as part of Action 29 of the Tree Strategy, ‘Further develop guidelines community groups can use to design and seek approval for tree planting proposals on Council owned land.’
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