A large abandoned plot in the north of the city is set to become a forest under major tree planting schemes.
A huge derelict plot of land in the north of Glasgow is set to become a 14 hectare forest site as the council steps up plans to increase the numbers of trees in the city.
“But trees also can help to mitigate the direct effects of climate change in local communities. In summer the coverage of leaves will provide shelter from the heat and rays from the sun but also captures falling rain water that can help to minimise local flooding incidents. As trees mature their deep roots also improve the drainage of the ground where they grow and provide habitats for wildlife.”
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Councillor Stephen Docherty, Labour, said: “The mature trees are the ones that do carbon capture. We have out of date planning policies where mature trees can be felled just because they are in the wrong place.” She said: “As a service we continue to work closely with planning colleagues to provide data and the professional evidence to inform these decisions in relation to planning applications you mention Councillor Docherty.”
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