COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

MOTION NO. 18

MOTION: Councillor E. Coburn

"That the Manger outline the tree planting programme which will be carried out in Rathfarnham Area in 2010 and outline if this programme has been cut back as a result of the 2010 Council budget."

REPORT:

From the outset of the current programme of tree works when it commenced last November, the Parks Department has clearly expressed that priority is being given to the maintenance and pruning of existing trees and shrubberies.  This is in response to the large volume of requests received for tree pruning and removals, primarily due to the extent of the established and maturing tree population across the South Dublin County Council administrative area.  In this context, a limited amount of tree planting is being undertaken this spring which is a reflection of the focus on maintenance of existing trees and not budgetary constraints.  The proposed planting programme is being presented as a Headed Item to this meeting of the Rathfarnham Area Committee.