Issue - meetings

Grant Application and Planting Support Team (GAPS)

Meeting: 04/09/2023 - Tidworth Area Board (Item 48)

48 Grant Application and Planting Support Team (GAPS)

To receive a presentation from Caroline Roofe (Woodland Officer) about Wiltshire Council’s new GAPS Team.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Caroline Roofe (Woodland Officer) gave a presentation about Wiltshire Council’s new GAPS Team.

 

The PowerPoint is included in the minutes.

 

The Main Points covered included:

 

·       UK Climate Targets and Wiltshire’s woodland cover and commitment to planting trees.

·       The GAPs Team and how it provides support to Schools, Community Groups, Parish Councils and Farmers.

·       Funding Options for those wanting to get involved.

·       The Tree Warden Scheme and the work they do to look after and maintain trees in their respective areas across the county.