COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 10, 2014

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor M. Devine

As there is no budget for replanting of removed trees can the Manager advise as to whether residents can organise this themselves (with suitable replacements) if so desired, and provide a list of trees deemed appropriate for planting?

REPLY:

The Council frequently works with Tidy Towns Groups, Residents Associations and other groups in providing assistance and advice on species, planting works and plans for Tree Planting and Landcaping proposals. Different locations require different assessments and any groups that wish to improve their areas should contact the Social Credits staff of the Council to access advice and assistance.

The Adopted Budget for 2014 contains a provision €1.6million for the Tree Management & Maintenance Programme which includes funding that will be directed towards tree planting and replacement where removals have taken place. The 2014 Tree Management & Maintenance Programme will be presented to Area committees during February.