PH 61 2025 - YW Biodiversity Enhancement Fund 2025

October 15, 2025 Executive Director Policy, Partnership and Investment (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Director Policy, Partnership and Investment decided to accept a grant of £1,525 from Yorkshire Waters "Biodiversity Enhancement" fund on 15/10/2025. This grant will fund wet woodland tree planting projects across Doncaster. The decision includes purchasing 1,325 trees and protection sundries, with bimonthly monitoring for three years.

Full council record

Purpose

See attached ODR for details

Decision

To accept a grant of £1,525 from
Yorkshire Waters “Biodiversity Enhancement” fund, for
the delivery of wet woodland tree planting projects across
Doncaster

Alternative options considered

Recourse to the Council’s earmarked
reserve for projects delivering the Environment and Sustainability
Strategy would not be prudent when funds were being offered from
external resources.

Supporting Documents

ODR1 - YW Biodiversity Enhancement 2025.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Oct 2025