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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

MOTION NO.15

MOTION: Councillor J. Lahart

"That the Manager ensure that the request for tree removal by residents of Idrone Close over the last few years be finally completed in the forthcoming tree pruing/surgery season as the Residents locally all agree on the need for this and were sorely disappointed that the work was not completed last season.  A petition/signed letter to this effect has been sent to the Council."

REPORT:

The Arboricultural Works Programme for 2010/2011 is currently under preparation and will be presented to the Elected Members following the adoption of the 2011 Estimates. 

In preparing the 2009/2010 Arboricultural Programme, priority was given to tree pruning and removal on an estate by estate basis rather than on an individual tree basis. While this approach has proved to be efficient and effective in making the best use of the available resources, it did mean that some areas had to be prioritised over others.  It is intended to use the same approach again this year.

It should be noted that the list of estates being considered for inclusion in the 2010/2011 programme is large and it will not be possible to include every estate.  The programme of works to be undertaken will be as extensive as the Council's resources and financial capacity will permit in the current economic climate.  It is therefore intended to prioritise the work on an estate by estate basis, based on tree management principles and good arboricultural practice. Individual trees will only be included where works are required as a matter of urgency in the interests of public safety.