Agenda item

To receive and consider correspondence from the International Tree Foundation concerning a Tree Giveaway scheme. A £150 contribution is required from the Town Council if in favour of supporting the project.

The Committee received and considered the correspondence from the International Tree Foundation regarding their request for a contribution to support the Oxfordshire Garden Tree Giveaway in Witney via the Foodbank.

Members felt the idea was good however, agreed unanimously not to make a contribution to the scheme, it was felt that should individuals wish to plant a tree in their garden then greater consideration should be given and that the free giveaway may lead to individuals planting unsuitable trees and creating an inverse impact.

Resolved:

That, the correspondence be noted.