Issue details
Micro wood sites
In November 2023, City of York Council was
awarded £39,000 from the government's Coronation Living
Heritage Fund to fund the development of two micro woods. The two
"micro woods" are to celebrate the King's coronation.
Following a consultation to identify potential sites, this report
now seeks Executive member approval for the sites of the two micro
woods, with funding covered by the Coronation Living Heritage
Fund.
The Executive Member will be asked to approve the recommended sites
for micro wood creation.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Heworth Ward; Holgate Ward; Rawcliffe and Clifton Without;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/08/2024
Decision due: 18/09/24 by Decision Session - Executive Leader, Policy, Strategy and Partnerships
Lead member: Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Policy, Strategy and Partnerships
Lead director: Director of Housing and Communities
Department: Directorate of Housing and Communities
Contact: Paul McCabe Email: paul.mccabe@york.gov.uk Email: paul.mccabe@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The two sites were identified following a
‘call for ideas’ via a press release / social media
during which over 30 site ideas were put forward. Sites were
assessed for suitability (i.e. minimum criteria such as size etc.),
feasibility and finally priority, the latter using The Woodland
Trust Tree Equity Score tool.
As set out in the report, local stakeholders within 50m of the
proposed wood will be consulted.
Consultees:
York residents and elected members.
Internal teams: Ecology, landscape architect, archaeology,
property, public realm
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: No