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: Decision Made

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

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