Trees in towns II - a new survey of urban trees in England and their condition and management: executive summary

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2008
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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Presents the executive summary of The Trees in Towns II report, which assesses the effectiveness of tree management in urban areas in England. It includes information on the quality and quantity of trees; local authority resources and practices in managing urban trees; and the recruitment and skills of local authority tree managers.

History

To be read with Trees in towns (DOE, 1993). The accompanying CD-ROM contains the full report, 12 case studies and an interactive mapping tool - this is not available within The Construction Information Service.

Subjects

  • Trees
  • Planning and development
  • Natural environment
  • Environmental planning/land

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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