Decision details

Grant Acceptance for the White Rose Forest, Nature for Climate Fund - Northern Forest (Grow Back Greener) Programme 2023/24

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

i) The contents of the Equalities and Climate Change Impact Assessment are noted and

ii) grant acceptance from White Rose Forest (WRF) for the sum of £55,527 for the purpose of tree planting, establishment and maintenance is approved

Reasons for the decision:

The White Rose Forest is a key partner in the delivery of tree planting that will support the aims of the Council plan for North Yorkshire. Grant acceptance will ensure NYC is compensated for works completed and ongoing maintenance.

Alternative options considered:

The option to not progress with the tree planting with funding support from the WRF was considered but rejected. This was because the former legacy authorities had already established this delivery mechanism and undertaken the works, and additionally North Yorkshire Council (NYC) are committed to building on this partnership following re-organisation and the creation of a dedicated Parks and Grounds service that brings together a single Tree and Woodlands team.

Publication date: 08/07/2025

Date of decision: 27/06/2025

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