NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS

Actions Currently Budgeted

TREE MANAGEMENT

N14 Increase tree canopy cover in the County through annual planting and maintenance

N15 Develop coordinated regional planning approach to prevent the removal of healthy, established trees

N16 Measure and maintain species diversity in urban tree population

N17 Develop & promote establishment of tree trails in public parks across the County

In the next 5 years

EWCC, Public Realm % increase in tree canopy cover

In the next 5 years EWCC, Public Realm Protocols agreed and implemented, % annual reduction in tree removal by local authorities

In the next 5 years EWCC, Public Realm Reduction in diseases attacking trees

In the next 5 years EWCC, Public Realm # of trails established

Update: 2,025 trees were planted between Jan and March 2022. Approximately 500 additional trees will be planted by end of year to complete the planting programme for the 2022.

Update: For regional meeting agenda. This item to be included in TOR for regional Nature Based Solutions meetings. (N.1)

Ongoing

Ongoing

N18 Develop demonstration projects for successful planting and establishment of trees in urban hardscapes

N19 Provide opportunities for community engagement, involvement and activities to raise awareness

In the next 5 years EWCC, Public Realm Pilot areas identified and trial solutions designed

In the next 5 years EWCC, CCEAO # of events

Update: Surveying of trees is continuing - Approximately 50,000 trees have been surveyed. Tree surveying is being managed by Arbortrack.

Update: Tree trails have been established in the following South Dublin County Council parks;

• Ogham Tree Trail at Dodder Valley Park,

• Sean Walsh Park

• Waterstown Park

Additional tree trails were developed in Firhouse/ Woodlawn Park under the SDCC Have Your Say programme.

A nature trail was installed in Dodder Valley Park. A nature trail in Rathfarnham Castle Park will be developed under the SDCC Have Your Say programme focussing on native trees. SDCC is developing a programme planting mini woodlands in association with community groups.

Update: Tree planting using tree pits on St Joseph’s Road is complete.

Ongoing

Ongoing

Update: Eco Week was delivered to schools between 28th March and 1st April. More than 180 workshops offered to schools on a range of topics.

Dublin Climate Action Week 2022 took place in September hosting opportunities for engagement and discussion with members of the public, including webinar on Householders guide to SuDS (developed as part of SDCC’s SuDS Guidance documents) presented by McCloy Consultants. Biodiversity walks at Tymon and Waterstown Park were also delivered through Dublin Climate Action Week 2022.

Ongoing

Ongoing