Motion

Motion TitleEnhancing Tree Protection

Motion TextThat this Assembly acknowledges the significance of trees as vital infrastructure that require both care and safeguarding as part of the planning process; recognises the important role that trees play in protecting our environment, responding to climate change and providing broader health, economic and societal advantages; notes the November 2023 Report by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman entitled Strengthening our Roots, which highlighted the inconsistent approach taken by public authorities towards tree protection; believes that enhancing the protection of Northern Ireland’s existing trees is of equal importance to planting new trees; and calls on the Minister for Infrastructure to outline how his Department plans to improve and enhance the planning system to strengthen the legislative framework for the protection of trees.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office05/03/2024