Sponsor a replacement street tree scheme?
The Isleworth & Brentford Area Committee were given a presentation on the subject of street trees, last year during which the subject of the sponsored tree replacement scheme was mentioned. The minutes to the meeting suggest that no details were given to the committee members during the presentation. I could not find any details in the minutes to inform me of how to find out about this scheme.The question concerning the replacement of street trees is probably a frequent one as the LBH’s street trees are dying and are not being replaced. People genuinely think that they will be replaced and there are times when they might be happy to contribute to the replacement?If I wanted to sponsor a replacement tree outside my house, how much would it cost? Is there a choice of trees I can choose from? Where are the details of how to apply under this scheme?Could the Council not apply for some environmental grant under the lottery to replace trees? The report to B & I committee underlined the significance of trees including the absorption of noise - planes and roads cause significant noise pollution. They also absorb air pollution ... need I say any more ... ?In some places trees act as bollards, preventing drivers from driving along the pedestrian footpaths and cracking slabs as they go. This is turn saves the paving slab replacement men from a wasted job, or more importantly, people unsteady on their pins from tripping over the big dips in the smashed slabs. ... crumbs! Haven't I heard this before ... somewhere?
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