Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58162
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Mrs Hannah Thomas
Tree planting and additional tree canopy is extremely important, but this policy must avoid cheap, poorly planned tree planting. Trees of the wrong species, planted in the wrong places, can exacerbate climate issues. This policy needs to support tree planting that is consistent with the local ecological conditions, and must put greater emphasis on the need to recover and restore existing woodland areas, as these are very much more valuable in terms of carbon sequestration and biodiversity.
Tree planting and additional tree canopy is extremely important, but this policy must avoid cheap, poorly planned tree planting. Trees of the wrong species, planted in the wrong places, can exacerbate climate issues. This policy needs to support tree planting that is consistent with the local ecological conditions, and must put greater emphasis on the need to recover and restore existing woodland areas, as these are very much more valuable in terms of carbon sequestration and biodiversity.