TREES AND DESIGN ACTION GROUP

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Articulates the range of returns trees offer new developments and how to secure these returns. The main document is supported with additional briefing notes providing further guidance and research based

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Provides clear information with a decision-making tool for appropriate tree species selection in the context of climate change, for all urban planting sites and to aid the diversification of the

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Sets out simple principles of good practice from pre-to post-planning for achieve both housing and tree planting targets.

Compiles accessible information and advice about the use of economic valuation approaches for trees and green infrastructure, which tool or method to choose and how to get started.

Section Two outlines the process to develop a strategy – which can be called an Urban Forest Masterplan, a Tree and Woodland Strategy, a Tree Strategy – the aim of

Provides an overview of the sources and circulation of heat within our urban areas, including the cooling benefits provided by green infrastructure, and other cooling solutions.

Compiles the basics built environment professionals need to know about urban air quality and how design of our urban infrastructure – including green infrastructure – determines where air pollution is

Our rainfall patterns are changing as a consequence of climate change. Sustainable water resource management is essential to reduce the impact of flooding, prepare and respond to droughts, while improving

Starting from the point where the policy decision to retain or plant trees has been made, this guide explores the key four building blocks to success – collaborative process, designing

12 action-orientated principles as a 21st century approach to urban trees, providing decision makers with the references they need to fully realise this potential.

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