A NEW public consultation set up by the city council will give residents the chance to highlight trees which are meaningful or special to them. 

Views received will become part of the development of Salisbury City Council’s Tree Strategy which has been underway since the spring.

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City clerk, Annie Child, said: “As you walk through Salisbury’s streets you will walk past some of the thousands of trees that stand across Salisbury. Trees provide us with the oxygen we breathe, homes for wildlife, brighten our city and so much more.

“Each tree is unique. Some are ancient and have witnessed Salisbury develop over the centuries; others are newer but are important additions to the urban landscape. Help us understand what these trees mean to you. Let us know about a tree you think is special or why trees are important to you.”

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The Salisbury City Council Tree and Ecosystem Strategy will confirm the tree stock and diversity on council land and will highlight areas that could support more trees.

It will also provide opportunities to introduce enhanced tree management while showcasing the range of nature-based benefits from trees including pollination, landscape, wellness, cultural, air quality, biodiversity, carbon, and natural flood management.

There are no plans to remove any trees.

To record the location of trees, use the What 3 Words app. Take a photo and add the What 3 Words to the interactive whiteboard.

The consultation period is open until Tuesday, November 1, 2022, and a public engagement event will follow at the Guildhall later this year.