Decision

i) The contents of the Equalities and Climate
Change Impact Assessment are noted and

ii) grant acceptance from White Rose Forest (WRF) for the sum of
£55,527 for the purpose of tree planting, establishment and
maintenance is approved

Reasons for the decision

The White Rose Forest is a key partner in the
delivery of tree planting that will support the aims of the Council
plan for North Yorkshire. Grant acceptance will ensure NYC is
compensated for works completed and ongoing maintenance.

Alternative options considered

The option to not progress with the tree
planting with funding support from the WRF was considered but
rejected. This was because the former legacy authorities had
already established this delivery mechanism and undertaken the
works, and additionally North Yorkshire Council (NYC) are committed
to building on this partnership following re-organisation and the
creation of a dedicated Parks and Grounds service that brings
together a single Tree and Woodlands team.