§ Ms Jenny JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 2 December 1997,Official Report, column 110, what guidance is given to local authorities to develop strategies for the preservation of mature street trees; and what monitoring takes place as to the effectiveness of the delivery of these strategies. [25018]
§ Angela EagleVarious guidance has been given to local authorities, in Circulars, research reports and other documents, on the scope and content of strategies to guide the planting, maintenance, protection and replacement of trees in their area. In particular, the 1994 report 'Urban Tree Strategies' illustrated, through a number of case studies, a range of different approaches to help other local authorities when preparing their own strategies.
Monitoring its effectiveness in achieving objectives should be an important element of any such strategy and should be undertaken at the local level.