Comment

Representation ID: 1414

Received: 31/10/2023

Respondent: Ms Bridget Fox (Woodland Trust)

We support the objective to encourage the re-use and redevelopment of previously-developed land. Using an Urban Greening Factor approach can complement biodiversity net gain on urban sites with low baseline biodiversity.

Such redevelopment should seek to preserve existing mature trees and protect existing habitats on biodiverse brownfield sites. High density housing should seek to accommodate trees along boundaries, paths and in areas of public space.

Design standards should presume the retention of existing trees, promote connectivity in location of new planting and prioritise suitable species selection including UK sourced & grown tree stock for biosecurity.