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'Tree Week' May Be Held In Drive For More Planting
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A Tree Week may be held by the Council to draw attention to the importance of planting more trees, especially big ones, in the city.
The Environment Committee has called for a report on the possibility of a special week, possibly to be held in conjunction with Arbor Day.
It felt that:
- While many people liked trees, more education was needed to encourage the planting of larger trees.
- Christchurch as the Garden City should look at providing more information on planting and protection.
- Including valuations of certain trees in property valuations would lead to the preservation of more trees.
A good example of planting larger trees will be seen when a new Hornby housing complex is opened because several mature trees will be placed in the complex.
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