Compost bays in the dedicated yard
6.4 Pesticide use Havering’s Parks team has developed a pesticide (reduction) strategy aimed at minimising the use of pesticides and the risks which pesticides can present. This can be found in Appendix 3. Where possible non-chemical alternative methods of control are used which included Toleration Mulching Hoeing Strimming Manual Weeding Burning Planting Densities These are not listed in any form of order as each area will have its own peculiarities that dictate the method used. 6.5 Tree management Trees in parks are managed by an Arboricultural Officer based within the Public Realm Highways Tree Team. Parks officers carry out basic visual inspections of trees as part of general park inspections and then any issues are reported to the Arboricultural Officer. They will then carry out a more detailed inspection and if necessary raise a works order with the borough’s external contractor using schedules of rates. They will also deal with all contact from the public who have concerns about trees either in the parks they visit or close to their property. It has been necessary whilst carrying out the improvement works some established trees have had to be felled to open up areas and create more light to paths. One example of this is next to the pathway from Warren Drive car park to the café. The removal of some of the poorer specimens has improved the remaining trees. The existing trees in the park have been assessed and any necessary work to improve their appearance and health, e.g. crown thinning, reducing and dead-wooding. New trees have been planted in to add variety to the landscape and replacements in key locations. 45
