Decision details

Covid Memorial Woodland

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To seek Executive approval to proceed with the recommended site and scheme for the proposed Covid Memorial Woodland.

Decision:

RESOLVED that the Executive:

 

1.    Approved that the Covid Memorial Woodland will be located in the South East corner of Rooks Nest Farm.

 

2.    Approved the implementation of a Covid Memorial Woodland, which will generate Biodiversity Net Gain units, including the required capital expenditure of £254,000 and the establishment equalisation reserve to manage the ongoing maintenance costs.

 

REASON FOR DECISION

 

The Covid Memorial Woodland will provide an opportunity for the Council to support the community and residents with an area to reflect and remember those who were lost during the pandemic whilst supporting the Council’s tree planting target. In addition to contributing to Carbon Sequestration targets of the Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP), delivery of the Covid Memorial Woodland will build further on the Council’s commitment to reach Tree Cities of the World status.

Wards Affected: None Specific;

Reference Number: WBC 1331

Contact: Laura Buck Email: laura.buck@wokingham.gov.uk.

Report author: Laura Buck

Publication date: 22/03/2023

Date of decision: 21/03/2023

Decided at meeting: 21/03/2023 - Executive

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