Which of Salisbury's trees are meaningful to you?
A public consultation is now open
Last updated 13th Oct 2022
Salisbury City Council want to hear about what trees in the city are meaningful to residents.
They have launched a public consultation so they can be informed on which ones are special so they can be put towards the development of the City Council’s Tree Strategy.
Work on surveying trees and other habitats on Salisbury City Council land and developing a Tree Strategy has been underway since the spring.
Early findings already show that thousands of trees line Salisbury's streets, providing summer shade, autumn colour and homes for wildlife.
Annie Child, the City Clerk 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 of these trees are 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.”
They have launched an interactive whiteboard showing Salisbury trees, you can use it to zoom in and find the trees you find special and write a note next to it.
You can do that by clicking this link.
The consultation is open until November 1st, with a public engagement event covering the wider Tree Strategy and emerging findings will be hosted at the Guildhall later this year.
The Salisbury City Council Tree and Ecosystem Strategy will confirm the tree stock and diversity on City Council land, highlight areas that could support more trees, opportunities to introduce enhanced tree management and showcase 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.