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.

Questions?

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