List of protected trees: tree felling and management

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A decision made (05.03.07) to approve actions to protected trees at Sandybrook Day Centre.

Subject:	List of Protected Trees: Tree felling and management, Sandybrook, St Peter
Decision ref:	MD-PE-2007-0032	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of report:	Written and oral	Report file ref:		1/05/02/2
Person giving report (if oral): Assistant Director (Policy and Projects)
Written report – author: Assistant Director (Policy and Projects)
Written Report Title: List of Protected Trees: Tree felling and management, Sandybrook, St Peter
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment; 1. approved the proposed actions to those Protected Trees at Sandybrook Day Centre as set out in the table in the report and; 2. determined that a replacement tree, in respect of the removal of the Lombardy poplar, be planted, following consultation with the Arboricultural Officer to determine species and size; 3. authorised appropriate amendment of the List of Protected Trees.
Reason(s) for decision: The proposed works relate to Protected Trees which are either dead, dying or diseased and seek to safeguard public safety whilst seeking to ensure the longer term amenity of the locality.
Action required: 1. notify the Health and Social Services Department of the decision; 2. request the Arboricultural Officer to liaise with the Health and Social Services Department to determine species and size of the replacement tree, and to facilitate its procurement and planting; 3. make appropriate amendment to the List of Protected Trees
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: