Tree and Design Action Group

In the light of latest concerns for trees in the District
Futures Forum: Protecting trees in East Devon
there is a new organisation called the Tree and Design Action Group which focuses on the need to integrate trees into the planning process in the same way as the architect designs in cables and pipe work, rather than as an afterthought.

The Trees and Design Action Group (TDAG) is a world first  TDAG brings together a pioneering group of individuals, professionals and organisations from wide ranging disciples in both the public  and private sectors to increase awareness of the role of trees in the built environment.

About TDAG

The Trees and Design Action Group (TDAG) is an open collaborative facilitating cross-sector and cross-disciplinary dialogue and projects promoting the role of the urban forest throughout the United Kingdom.

The group shares the collective vision that the location of trees, and all the benefits they bring, can be secured for future generations by influencing the planning, design, construction and management of our urban infrastructure and spaces.

Established in 2007, it is not-for-profit and apolitical. Its membership, online publications and information are free. This approach enables TDAG to assimilate ideas and knowledge independently of organisational hierarchy, profit or commercial interests.

What do we do?

• Provide a forum for cross-sector working. TDAG meets regularly in several location including London, Birmingham, Exeter and Manchester. It is understood that all members cannot attend every meeting but all are kept fully informed through meeting notes. The focus of each meeting is driven by the membership.

• Produce best practice guides. TDAG uses its membership’s broad knowledge base to develop guides with evidence-based information, practical advice and case studies to inform decision-making on urban trees.
• Respond to consultations. TDAG responds to policy consultation on policy documents as well as best practice standards and guidance that can have an impact on the urban forest. All members are invited to contribute, allowing a holistic and balanced response. All TDAG consultation reponses can be found on under Downloads.
• Facilitate knowledge and research dissemination. TDAG helps identify and promote available reports and research that can inform better decision making on urban trees. It also seeks to identify knowledge gaps and how they can be addressed. For more details visit our Knowledge and research page.

Read our Ten Point Action Plan below to learn more about our aims.

10_point_action_plan.pdf

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See also: http://www.claire-wright.org/index.php/post/west_hill_killed_oaks_would_have_lived_for_another_100_years/
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