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Mike Barker
Managing DirectorAce of Spades Gardens Ltd.
• The Benefits of Trees• Planning, Development
and Trees
The Benefits of Trees
Air Quality and CO²
Filter out dust and air pollution, leaves and soil. Gathers CO² from atmosphere.
Micro climate and energyRegulations of temperature
extremes (shade and shelter). Air humidification making it cooler and more pleasant. BREAM benefit
assessments on buildings… Building heat loss, wind and
cooling of buildings … Energy efficient
Water managementWater storage in peaks. Reduce
peak drainage from rain.
Property ValuesHigher in the vicinity of trees
and plants.CABE …. Does money grow on
trees?Uplift in property prices when
part of an ageing park environment. There is an uplift in value according to the park
size.
Health and bio-diversityReal and future benefits of trees. Wellbeing, sense of place.Dementia benefits …. SportHabitat of wildlife
Screens off traffic and industry. Great looking neighbourhoods
Landscape and Beautification
Planning, Development and Trees
Pre-application
• Trees are materially important in
development and demolition
• Surveys pre-purchase or pre- development to assess quality
• Tree roots and branches are then plotted onto site plans either by hand or on CAD
• Develop around tree constraints such as shading or roots
• Design meetings architect. Client and tree consultant. Deal with issues … shade …. landscape…. ecology ….develop over tree roots
• Final design with landscape then submitted to planning with architects plans
Post Application
• Site monitoring and reporting• Guide the builder and team• Avoid investigations
Director fined £20,000 for chopping down two trees at Fakenham building site.
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