Leeds Woodland Creation

Milestones

  • Due diligence

    February

     

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    May

    Accepting site suggestions and checking sites for land ownership and underground and overground services.
  • Site mapping

    March

     

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    July

    Creating preliminary maps of potential sites.
  • Internal consultation

    April

     

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    July

    Sharing the plans with other departments within the council and other environmental and professional services for any comments and feedback.
  • Public consultation

    June

     

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    September

    Sharing sites with members of the public and community groups for suggestions and feedback.
  • Woodland design phase

    September

     

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    October

    Make any changes following consultation and design woodlands in terms of species.
  • Planting

    November

     

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    February

    Tree planting on planned sites.
  • Environmental Impact Assessments

    December

     

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    February

    Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are undertaken on sensitive sites or those bigger than 2 hectares as per Forestry Commission regulations.