More trees are to be planted across Bath and North East Somerset following a public consultation last September to decide their locations.
B&NES Council has announced it will plant more than 150 trees in Bath, Keynsham, Saltford, Peasedown St John, Paulton and Camerton by the end of 2023.
The new trees will contribute to increasing canopy cover across the district, helping to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies.
More than 380 responses were received in the consultation, with 67% of people supporting all proposed planting locations.
Seven of the 10 sites were supported by 80% of respondents.
The locations for the 154 trees will be:
Bath
- Bear Flat
- Evelyn Road
- Fox Hill
- Old Frome Road
- Southdown Estate
- Third Avenue
North East Somerset
- The Daglands, Camerton
- Coronation Avenue (and surrounding), Keynsham
- Tennis Court Avenue, Paulton
- Orchard Way, Peasedown St John
- Stratton Road, Saltford
The project is being funded by the government’s Trees for Climate programme and delivered by the Forest of Avon Trust.
The grant will support the care of the trees for two years after planting, after which the council says it will continue regular tree inspections and maintenance.
Councillor David Wood, cabinet member for Neighbourhood Services, said: “We are committed to playing our part in responding to the climate and ecological emergencies.
“Increasing the number of trees on our streets will help us all breathe cleaner air, increase biodiversity and make local areas more appealing.
“Trees also provide much-needed shade and help us manage stormwater by providing absorption for excess rainwater runoff.
“The aim of our tree planting schemes are to increase canopy cover, especially in these particular areas which have below the Forestry Commission’s recommended urban canopy cover of 20%.
“Thank you to everyone who responded to our consultation to help us make sure we get the location of every single new tree right.
“This will allow the trees to thrive and bring greenery to local areas for decades to come.”
