• Increase public safety and create space for amenity and natural functions. This is done by having suitable tree protection/buffer zone left to surround the tree.
  • Planting of native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs within the urban open space created provides habitat and foraging for wildlife.
  • Introduction of woody debris and rocks increases structural habitat diversity.
  • Path widths and lighting are kept to a minimum to reduce barriers to connectivity and use by wildlife.
  • Retained trees function as ‘stepping stone’ corridor to connect woodland patches for wildlife.