The London Trees and Woodland Framework

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London Initiatives An Example for the Rest of the
Country
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The London Tree and Woodland Framework
The Forestry Commissions Regional Forestry
Framework and The Greater London Authoritys
trees and woodlands policy framework for London
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London Trees and Woodland Framework (LTWF)
Objective A3 High Priority. Plan for the
impacts of climate change in managing Londons
tree and woodland resource
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In the urban situation tree management and new
planting is almost always dictated by human
development Existing or Proposed
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Quotes from the London Plan Adequate open space
for both recreation and rest is a vital factor in
maintaining and improving the health of the
people.. It is considered a highly important
aspect to be dealt with in the plan.
The tradition of the domestic square should be
developed. In the central business areas they
would take the form of rest gardens for lunchtime
use Damage to trees and to planting generally
by the inhabitants arises from the present
shortage and too intensive exploitation of sites.
It could be overcomeby education and practical
experience of the advantages of a pleasant
setting for their homes on the part of
residents
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Kensington. A repetitive and unimaginative
layout. The substantial character of the
buildings preclude any possibility of early
redevelopment of the area.
Cycle tracks present special difficulties in
built up areas. The cycle traffic in London is
spread over the road system and not concentrated
on any special routes so that the provision of
cycle tracks, except on the outskirts would not
be justified The London Transport Executive
has commenced a programme for the complete
elimination of trams in London which will be
complete by October.
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The Londoner of 1971 will I hope, find his city
a much better place to live in than it is now.
the whole designed and executed by architects,
technicians and builders who have not had such
opportunity to exercise their skill in urban
planning for the well being of their fellow men
since the beginning of the 19th century.
This is truly a co-operative effort by all
those who love and serve London, and would make
it Fairest of Cities All. We shall need all our
courage and persistence to achieve our aims, and
our hope must be that nothing beyond our control
will keep us from the task to which we have set
hands.
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In London the main limiting factors for achieving
the presence of trees are

• Development (in all its forms)
• Subsidence (Infrastructure damage)
• Climate Change

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Good planning and urban design is crucial to
achieving many of the aims and objectives
detailed in development plans.
Poor planning and urban design will inhibit and
prevent the achievement of these goals
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Effective planning and partnership working
between professionals is crucial to achieving
positive results
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Some initiatives in London achieved through
partnership working with assistance from the LTWF
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The Trees and Design Action Group.

• Multi-disciplinary group of individual
  professionals and organisations from both the
  private and public sectors.
• Collaborate in achieving an increased awareness
  of the role of trees in the built environment and
  how their presence can be secured.
• The group is currently producing guidance on
  tree valuation and trees in development.

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London 2012 Biodiversity Programme.
The London Tree and Woodland Framework Manager
sits on the London 2012 Biodiversity Programme
group and represents the Forestry Commission and
Trees and Woodlands Partnership in putting
forward the pertinent issues to London 2012.
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The Right Trees for a Changing Climate.

• Development and publication of an online tree
  information database.
• Providing advice to professionals and the public
  on the types of tree suitable for planting in
  London in relation to climate change resilience
  and adaptation.
• Highlights need for expert arboricultural input.
• www.right-trees.org.uk

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Trees and Woodlands Partnership.

• The Trees and Woodlands Partnership is a member
  group of organisations that have come together to
  work with London 2012 to offer a vision for long
  term sustainable change.
• The Partnership believes that trees and
  woodlands are an important element when the
  design, construction and landscaping for the
  Games Park and its legacy are drawn up.
• It has produced a ten point vision A Living
  Legacy that champions trees and woodlands
  within this design and identifies key areas for
  action.
• Many of the recommendations in the Living Legacy
  document have already been taken forward by
  London 2012.

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The London Tree Officers Association Risk
Limitation Strategy for Tree Root Claims.
Guidance for local authorities on developing a
risk limitation strategy that prevents
unnecessary tree removal while at the same time
limiting local authority liability and costs in
respect of tree root claims www.ltoa.org.uk
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Guidance for Local Authorities in London on
Producing a Comprehensive Tree Strategy.

• How to approach producing a comprehensive tree
  strategy
• Mechanism, components, actions and time scales
• Treats all trees within the local authoritys
  geographical area as a single resource- an urban
  woodland.

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CIRIA Project A guide for long lived large trees
in the built environment.
A CIRIA project to produce technical guidance
for the construction and built environment
sectors on how to achieve the presence of large
long lived species trees in the built
environment. This project is part of CIRIAs
Building Greener Initiative.
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The Joint Mitigation Protocol.

• Agreed method of subsidence claims management
• Establishes best practice in the processing and
  investigation of tree root induced building
  damage.
• Benchmarking time scales for responses and
  standards of evidence.
• Links levels of investigation to the value of
  the tree.
• Represents a considerable achievement as for
  the first time, building insurers and their
  agents have agreed that remedial pruning may be
  considered as an option rather than always asking
  for tree removal.
• Trees that should be retained will be retained
• Claims will be processed quickly so residents
  properties are repaired without unnecessary delay
  
• www.ltoa.org.uk

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Development of Tree Pruning Criteria in Respect
of Subsidence Claims
Complementary to the JMP, the development of
tree pruning criteria agreed with insurers
agents and their arboricultural consultants so
that trees are pruned when implicated in
subsidence claims rather than always being
targeted for removal.
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Tree Evaluation.

• Encouraging the use of tree valuation systems
• Tree population management
• Setting levels of investigative evidence within
  the Joint Mitigation Protocol based on tree
  value.
• CAVAT system (LTOAs preferred system).
• Defining the total life value of trees on
  development.
• Included in tree strategy guidance
• The Trees and Design Action Group advocate using
  a tree valuation system in development process.

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National Joint Utilities Group Volume 4.

• Now includes guidance on
• Effective planning for services for new
  developments
• Consideration of dedicated service ducts.
• CCTV, Lighting, communication dishes etc.
• Avoid damage to trees both above and below
  ground
• Early and effective consultation with the Tree
  Officer/arboriculturist at the design stage.
• www.njug.org.uk

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Champion and facilitate tree planting by
Influencing the design of our urban spaces and
building foundations to presuppose the presence
of large landscape trees. Currently the opposite
is happening. Without this planned forethought as
a pre-requisite for design development in
London we will lose a vital tool for cooling our
cities and dealing with the impacts of climate
change.
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The London Plan Spatial development strategy for
Greater London Consolidated with Alterations
since 2004
Policy 3D.15 The Mayor will and boroughs should
protect, maintain and enhance trees and woodlands
in support of the London Tree and Woodland
Framework.
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London Tree and Woodland Framework Right
Place, Right Tree
Increase Londons tree cover in our streets and
on new development sites through ensuring that,
in respect of climate change, not only is the
right tree planted in the right place but that
the right places are designed and built to
accommodate the right tree for the location.
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Thank you for listening. Jim Smith London
Tree and Woodland Framework Manager