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We are producing a Tree Strategy to help manage and improve the tree-scape in the city, to provide a resilient and diverse urban forest for future generations.
The plan will have a 10-year lifespan and sets out a commitment to delivering key priorities and actions over the next three years.
A draft Tree Strategy has been developed with input from the public and a wide range of stakeholders.
It draws on existing programmes such as Belfast One Million Trees, the Belfast Local Development Plan, and the Belfast Agenda. It clearly links tree planting and management with Belfast’s climate ambitions and the benefits that trees provide to health and wellbeing.
There are 37 targets, priorities and actions laid out in the draft Tree Strategy document and they are built around three key themes. They are:
We want your views on our draft Tree Strategy for the city.
Complete the consultation (link opens in new window)
We’re hosting a number of public workshops across the city to get your views on our draft Belfast Tree Strategy.
Time and date | Location |
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10am to 12 noon on Monday 6 February | Girdwood Community Hub |
10am to 12 noon on Tuesday 14 February | Falls Park Bowling Pavilion |
10am to 12 noon on Tuesday 21 February | Avoniel Leisure Centre |
10am to 12 noon on Tuesday 28 February | Malone House |
9am to 5pm on Saturday 25 March | 2 Royal Avenue |
To book, go to YourSay (link opens in new window)
We have more information about our Tree Strategy.
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