By learning about policies, projects and campaigns happening in other parts of the country, we can look for opportunities and practical inspiration right here in Chichester and neighbouring parishes.
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Norfolk County Council :
1 million trees
Norfolk County Council launched its 1 Million Trees for Norfolk project in November 2020. It aims to plant 1 million trees across Norfolk over 5 years, working with partners; landowners; residents; communities; District and Parish councils.
1 million trees represents more than one tree per resident (population of 908,000 in 2019). The project is part of its Environmental Policy intending to achieve net zero carbon by 2030.
Surrey County Council :
Tree Strategy 2020
Surrey County Council's Climate Change Strategy sets out a target to facilitate the planting of 1.2 million new trees (one for every resident) by 2030, as part of its ambition to be a carbon neutral county by 2050. SCC recognises that "Trees play an important role in sequestering carbon dioxide, as well as supporting adaptation to the impacts of climate change, through shading and flood prevention. They can also provide significant benefits in terms of air quality, biodiversity, health and wellbeing, education and the economy.". The Tree Strategy is for SCC to take a co-ordinating role to achieve "the right trees planted in the right place, including both urban and rural locations, and supported to grow to maturity."