Decision

GBC was successful in winning grant funding via Surrey Hills FiPL bid to undertake the purchase of specialist monitoring and testing equipment on the internationally important population of ancient and veteran yews on Merrow Downs. We will enter a contract with Soilmania to undertake these works worth £10,065.32 and will recover the majority of the costs from the grant.

Reasons for the decision

To implement works that will help secure the future of internationally important trees under GBC's care.
Corporate Strategy 2024-2034
Our Corporate Strategy: A Greener, Fairer, Thriving Guildford
A more sustainable borough
Outcome: Improve biodiversity and preserve the natural environment
We will manage our parks and open spaces to enhance biodiversity, maintaining Guildford borough’s natural environments, and restore wildlife habitats. In supporting nature recovery, we will look to restore habitats, protect wildlife, and combat climate change.

Alternative options considered

None