Tree campaign in Sheffield in 2016 (continuation thread)

[Mindfulness 10]

Some of us see the wider picture and fully understand the value of what has already been lost and what we still stand to lose

 

This from Sheffield Groups for Good Governance:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1317792091568776/permalink/1348256065189045/

 

When talking about the value afforded by large crowned trees, the correct terminology is 'Ecosystem Services'.

 

These Ecosystem Services include:

1. Pollution control

2. Flood prevention (Sustainable Urban Drainage System - SUDS)

3. Temperature regulation

4. Biodiversity

5. Habitat

6. Health and Well-being (evidence growing of significant effect)

7. Property price, 10-17% (controversial)

8. Noise buffering

9. Wind buffering

 

i-Tree software is the best method of evaluating the above. Additionally, CAVAT measures the structural value of a tree, in terms of cost to replace trunk mass and crown. There has been a rough and ready calculation of the average worth of a single large crown tree as £65,000, when CAVAT and i-Tree valuations are combined.

[Guest]

Wouldn't it make more sense to plant/grow trees where they are not going to present a NUISANCE to people (You know, like in woods, and the countryside and places like that),

 

Rather than at the side of roads & streets where they drop their leaves in your garden in winter, then block all your light from spring to Autumn, whilst in the winter provide a convenient perch for birds to crap all over your motor!

 

Ruddy things are a menace, ESPECIALLY the ones which sneakily secreet resin all over the place.

 

CITIES are not the place for trees, the bloody things should have thought about that before they moved here

 

Its a good thing you live in Totley. No tree's on the streets there!

[Longcol 596]

Some of us see the wider picture and fully understand the value of what has already been lost and what we still stand to lose

 

This from Sheffield Groups for Good Governance:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1317792091568776/permalink/1348256065189045/

 

 

How is quoting a post you made on a Facebook page any kind of evidence?

[Hambeast 10]

My eyes!!!!!

[Mindfulness 10]

Bryan Lodge, Cabinet Member for The Environment, should really embrace what the SORT campaign has so far been about.

 

As well as recognition of the ecosystem-service value of the trees and the potentially questionable legality of some Council actions; what has kept many involved has been the apparent lack of transparency and accountability for a massively important Project for the City. Despite much said and written by the Council and Streets Ahead as the process to go through before felling, there has been no evidence that it occurs - indeed the latest admission is reliance on self monitoring by Amey.

 

The perpetual avoidance of most legitimate queries and the constant seemingly condescending attitude in those responses received and the obfuscation of the process and the contract is a continuing insult. The continued peddling of the '25 solutions' despite SCC effectively admitting they are not used, should be an embarrassment to them. One might list the things said, such as the falls on Rustlings Road that have turned out not to be as suggested - and try to get across the misdirection of the 'unaltered' nature of the paths in comments on discrimination.

 

And the apparent abdication not only of the whole process, but now also the hoped-for independent City Tree Strategy to a private concern should be challenged. Amey’s dishonest 5 year tree management strategy 'Goals', is an unambitious document that does not appear to be passionate about saving anything.

Edited June 4, 2016 by Mindfulness

[Solomon1 10]

Its a good thing you live in Totley. No tree's on the streets there!

 

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---------- Post added 05-06-2016 at 02:38 ----------

 

My eyes!!!!!

 

In answer to...

 

"What's favourite part of your body?"

Edited June 5, 2016 by Solomon1

[Longcol 596]

Some of us see the wider picture and fully understand the value of what has already been lost and what we still stand to lose

 

This from Sheffield Groups for Good Governance:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1317792091568776/permalink/1348256065189045/

 

When talking about the value afforded by large crowned trees, the correct terminology is 'Ecosystem Services'.

 

These Ecosystem Services include:

1. Pollution control

2. Flood prevention (Sustainable Urban Drainage System - SUDS)

3. Temperature regulation

4. Biodiversity

5. Habitat

6. Health and Well-being (evidence growing of significant effect)

7. Property price, 10-17% (controversial)

8. Noise buffering

9. Wind buffering

 

 

What - No carbon capture??????

 

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/fr/beeh-9t8dzh

 

"The ecosystem services provided by Wrexham’s urban trees were valued at more than £1.44 million per year.

 

These ecosystem services considered were: carbon capture, rainwater interception and the removal of air pollution. "

 

Nice to see the "wider picture" where property price takes precedence over climate change.

Edited June 6, 2016 by Longcol

[Mindfulness 10]

What - No carbon capture??????

 

Thank you Longcol. Amended post below:

 

When talking about the value afforded by large crowned trees, the correct terminology is 'Ecosystem Services'.

 

These Ecosystem Services include:

1. Carbon capture

2. Pollution control

3. Flood prevention (Sustainable Urban Drainage System - SUDS)

4. Temperature regulation

5. Biodiversity

6. Habitat

7. Health and Well-being (evidence growing of significant effect)

8. Property price, 10-17% (controversial)

9. Noise buffering

10. Wind buffering

 

i-Tree software is the best method of evaluating the above. Additionally, CAVAT measures the structural value of a tree, in terms of cost to replace trunk mass and crown. There has been a rough and ready calculation of the average worth of a single large crown tree as £65,000, when CAVAT and i-Tree valuations are combined.

[WalkleyIan 10]

noticed the trees on Leavygreave road tonight , the section outside the IC, all have yellow paint on the pavement saying "remove grill, keep tree" as part of the University master plan works

[mort 10]

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