Most
frequently
asked
Questions
To
help
potential
sponsors
and
friends
to
suggest
suitable
tree
planting
sites,
Westminster
Tree
Trust
interviewed
Paul
Akers,
Arboricultural
Manager
of
Westminster
City
Council.
How
can
we
know
if
the
site
is
suitable?
The
proposed
site
is
examined
by
the
Aboricultural
Management
Team
of
the
City
Council
to
determine
the
site
potential.
What
are
the
aspects
to
consider?
The
underground
conditions
-
are
there
any
pipes,
drainage,
or
tunnels
or
buildings
within
the
range
of
the
root
growth.
What
are
the
above
ground
conditions
-
are
there
other
trees
in
the
vicinity?
Is
there
sufficient
light
and
shade?
What
other
street
furniture
is
there
and
how
close
are
nearby
buildings?
What
happens
next?
A
report
is
made
and
put
before
the
Committee
of
Environment
for
approval.
The
specialist
tree
section
go
and
check
the
site
to
make
sure
it
is
well
prepared
before
the
planting
date
is
set
and
the
special
tree
is
ordered
from
the
nursery.
Who
plants
the
trees
and
maintains
them?
Westminster
City
Council.
There
is
sometimes
a
ceremonial
planting
by
either
a
representative
of
the
community
or
a
celebrity.
All
maintenance
is
covered
by
the
Council's
specialist
contractors.
In
addition
we
hope
the
community
will
help
to
keep
an
eye
on
trees,
water
them
and
report
any
defects.
Who
is
eligible
for
tree
plantings?
Any
individual,
organisation
or
business
in
Westminster
can
apply
to
Westminster
Tree
Trust.
By
planting
a
tree
you
foster
a
sense
of
community,
help
the
environment
and
improve
the
quality
of
life
for
people
living,
working
or
visiting
Westminster.
