1.  REQUIRED OUTCOMES

1.1  The Authority has in place a Tree Policy Statement and is seeking to maintain the positive amenity value of trees and the free flowing and safe use of the highway at the same time as preventing any negative impact on such free flowing and safe use of the highway that might arise from the presence of trees.

1.2  The Authority requires that the Service Provider shall ensure that, as a minimum, the current number of trees on the Project Network shall not be reduced throughout the Service Period unless prior written consent has been obtained from the Authority.

1.3  Where trees are removed from the Project Network by the Service Provider (for whatever reason) the Service Provider shall replace such trees having regard to the Tree Policy and the species and location of the tree that is to be or has been removed.