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Reading Council to extend successful ‘Rewilding’ trial into 2022
- Rewilding scheme first introduced in 2020 continues to be a great success
- Initiative launched in 12 parks during 2021
- Introduction of wildflowers to town centre locations
- Several volunteer groups created community-led rewilding sites last season
Reading’s Tree and Biodiversity Strategies Finalised
- ambitious aim for 3,000 new trees on Council land by 2030
- action plan sets out how we will conserve, enhance and reverse the decline of biodiversity in Reading
One Hundred Japanese Cherry Blossoms Gifted to Reading
- Over 350 trees planted this season
- Focus on increasing the diversity of the tree varieties across Reading
New Reading Climate Strategy and Carbon Plan Approved
- Two new climate change strategies to drive Reading towards its next zero carbon target unanimously approved last night
- Council has already cut its own carbon footprint by 62.5% since 2008-9
- New Carbon Plan now aims for 85% reduction in emissions by 2025