We dedicated October’s workshop to discussing Northern Gas Networks’ (NGN) tree planting scheme for the 2021 to 2026 period and to understand stakeholder’s views and priorities regarding the selection and prioritisation of planting sites.
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We dedicated October’s workshop to discussing Northern Gas Networks’ (NGN) tree planting scheme for the 2021 to 2026 period and to understand stakeholder’s views and priorities regarding the selection and prioritisation of planting sites.
The purpose of the workshop was to understand stakeholder’s views and priorities around the selection and prioritisation of planting sites for NGN’s 2021 to 2026 tree planting scheme to maximise the benefits delivered.
Specifically, we wanted to discuss the benefits of NGN’s tree planting scheme, how the scheme will be delivered and where the trees will be planted as well as how we will decide which sites to plant the trees.
We wanted to hear what our Stakeholders prioritised, regarding tree planting site selection factors and the benefits of tree planting.
NGN research and approach
You told us that air quality benefits of tree planting are most important to stakeholders, but other factors should be taken into consideration in selection of planting sites, including carbon storage, opportunities for community engagement and biodiversity.
Planning our tree planting scheme
It was clear from your feedback that you were supportive of our tree planting scheme, however you said that we should broaden the range and different types of trees planted and include hedgerows. Whilst still having a focus on air pollutant removal, it can increase benefits of the scheme such as carbon storage, noise control and visual screening.
Planning our tree planting scheme
Although you thought planting near roads could deliver multiple environmental and social benefits, you mentioned that we needed to be cautious of potential negative impacts on road safety due to the trees blocking lines of sight etc.
Planning our tree planting scheme
You provided an insight into how important it is to stakeholders to ensure that that we avoid single use plastic to maximise the sustainability of the planting scheme.
Maximising community involvement
You agreed that there are multiple opportunities to work with many different organisations to maximise and share the benefits of this scheme. This included social housing providers, schools, charities, community interest groups, and other businesses. It was noted that our delivery partners (White Rose Forest and HEYwoods) already have well established partnerships to enable this.