Purpose

To seek Executive approval for
the planting of a Mini Forest on part of the existing public open space at
Seafield Park.

 

The proposal is to create a mini
forest on part of the Seafield open space in Hill Head. The carrying out of the
project will be funded by the Coronation Living Heritage Fund through the Hampshire
Forest Partnership (Hampshire County Council).

 

The project will involve
undertaking the planting of native trees and shrubs with wildflower planting
adjacent, on an existing area of mown grass. 
The project costs, including trees, materials and preparation will be
met by the grant provided by Hampshire Forest Partnership.  Fareham Borough Council will be responsible
for providing the land, officer support and the long-term management of the
Mini Forest.

 

The Mini Forest tree planting
proposal accords with the Council’s approach to strategic tree planting agreed by
the Executive in September 2021 as part of the Council Trees Service Review.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

 

(a)  grants
approval for the planting of a mini forest on part of the Seafield Park open
space as shown on the plan attached to the report at Appendix A; and

 

(b)  notes
that this Council will be responsible for the future upkeep, inspection and
works to the mini forest following planting.