Trees and the Public Realm - Westminster City Council
Trees and the Public Realm - Westminster City Council
Trees and the Public Realm - Westminster City Council
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<strong>Trees</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Realm</strong> (Draft) Page 3<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Foreword…………………………………………………………………….………. …...…..5<br />
1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………. .………7<br />
2. Purpose <strong>and</strong> Aims…………………………………………………………..…….…9<br />
3. The Value of <strong>Trees</strong>…………………………………………………………. ……...11<br />
4. <strong>Westminster</strong>’s Townscape………………………………………………… ……...15<br />
5. Urban Design Principles…………………………………………………………...21<br />
6. Practical Site Considerations……………………………………………… ……...27<br />
7. Species Selection…………………………………………………………...……...35<br />
8. Sustainability Considerations……………………………………………………...41<br />
9. Implementation……………...……………………………………………………...50<br />
Appendices<br />
A. Great <strong>Trees</strong> of London<br />
B. Townscape Areas <strong>and</strong> Planting Principles<br />
C. Minimum Streetscape St<strong>and</strong>ards for Tree Planting<br />
D. Commonly Used Species in <strong>Westminster</strong><br />
E. Policy Framework<br />
F. <strong>Trees</strong> on O<strong>the</strong>r Sites Which Affect <strong>the</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Realm</strong><br />
F. References <strong>and</strong> Contacts
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