Agenda item

9.1

The Head of Parks and Countryside and the Tree Manager introduced this item which gave information to the Committee on Tree Diseases and their potential impact. 

9.2

A presentation was given on the benefits of the tree and woodland estate, tree and woodland work across the city, Tree related pests and diseases, Ash Dieback, costs, other impacts, anticipated pests and diseases, Ramorum disease affects and action plan.

9.3

Members gave comments and asked questions surrounding diseases, intervention, watering, processing of timber, replanting programme, Tree and Woodlands Strategy Review, costings, mitigation of budget impact, funding and government assistance. The Chair agreed to write about potential funding and assistance on behalg of the Committee.