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9. No, the plan has not been amended since 2005/06. The UFRP was initiated by the Urban Trees Asset Management Plan and aims to address the impacts of drought on the urban forest. The Asset Management Plan will be reviewed in the next couple of years.
10. The National Capital Authority (NCA) is responsible for the management and maintenance of trees within the Parliamentary Triangle and some areas of designated land in the vicinity of Lake Burley Griffin. The NCA also has responsibility for approving works including tree removal and replacement in designated areas.
A cross-agency steering committee has been formed to guide the management of the UFRP. It has executive level representation from the National Capital Authority (NCA), Parks, Conservation and Lands (PCL) and the ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA).
The NCA has agreed to:
• apply the UFRP Decision Framework in guiding the replacement of trees on national land; and
• proactively manage trees on national land.
11. N/A
12 (a) (b) Trees in heritage precincts will be surveyed as part of the UFRP. One of the principles underpinning the renewal plans is to maintain the existing landscape character. Trees in heritage precincts will be assessed for their safety and health and a ‘heritage overlay’ will be placed on those precincts in the landscape master planning phase to ensure heritage considerations are taken fully into account in replanting plans.
13. The UFRP is a long term (25 year) strategic initiative that will see an estimated 400,000 aging trees within Canberra’s urban forest replaced. The proposed Program will systematically assess tree condition across Canberra, categorise risk factors and work with the community to develop landscape master plans in order to maintain the integrity of Canberra’s world renowned urban forest so that future generations can enjoy its qualities.
The intention is to create an urban forest of equal or improved aesthetic quality and to plant species that are more resilient to Canberra’s anticipated drier more stormy climate. An expert reference group has been formed to provide advice about suitable tree species and developing strategies and methodologies for implementing the Program.
The methodology, including community consultation, is currently being finalised and is yet to be presented to the Government for consideration. Various costing options are being developed.
14. The Program Team is investigating a number of ways to reuse the timber. This includes:
Environmental:
• Habitat in nature parks and ponds.
• Mulch.
Social/Economic:
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