A research agenda on urban trees is being developed as part of a push for the Government to commit to funding in the face of looming public spending cuts.

A steering group of key industry representatives met for the first time last week to plan a research agenda document that will present a unified voice to government.

The idea is to develop a document through online consultation that can be used to drive research on urban trees.

Steering group representatives included:

  • Arboricultural Association
  • Institute of Chartered Foresters
  • Ancient Tree Forum
  • London Tree Officers Association
  • International Society of Arboriculture
  • CABE Space
  • Natural England
  • Landscape Institute
  • Trees and Design Action Group
  • Forestry Commission

See HW 15 February for more on this story.

 

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