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4Action Plan objectives and targets

OBJECTIVE TARGET
  1. Undertake comprehensive survey to establish up to date information on the tree resource, utilising the veteran trees initiative survey with free flow of information to and from the public. Any tree on 1st ed. OS maps or with notable features, including associated species should be included.  
By 2004
  1. Produce a register of veteran and notable trees on GIS database.
By 2004
  1. Ensure all such trees have TPOs where appropriate
By 2004
  1. Increase area and tree age ranges present
Ongoing
  1. Produce an individually tailored management plan for the tree itself, associated species and the surrounding habitat
By 2006
  1. Increase awareness of different management regimes and promote active management to retain and enhance trees
Ongoing
  1. Improve perception of safety for LAs, the public and practitioners
Ongoing
  1. Increase positive awareness of trees and their associated value
Ongoing
  1. Support local initiatives to e.g. adopt a tree and grow new trees from old
Ongoing
 
5Proposed Actions
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In addition to those for Ancient Semi Natural Woodland

ACTION Potential
Deliverers
YEARS Meets Objective No.
Lead Partner 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2011
5.1 Policy and legislation FC EN, LAs, WT, LO, NUFU
Ensure all veteran and notable trees on database have TPOs             28
5.2 Site safeguard and management
Ensure each veteran and notable tree has an individually tailored management plan for itself, associated species and the surrounding area.             30
Increase age ranges / condition present 29
5.3 Advisory
Increase awareness of different management regimes and promote active management 31
5.4 Future research and monitoring
Undertake comprehensive survey to establish resource using Veteran Tree Initiative survey and historical data     26
Produce a register of veteran and notable trees using GIS database     27
Survey associated species (invertebrates, fungi, bats)             26
Monitor health of trees 26
Support research into retaining and managing trees 11
5.5 Publicity
Improve perception of safety of such trees 32,33
Increase positive awareness of trees and associated value 33
Support local initiatives e.g. adopt a tree and grow new trees from old 34
 
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