b'Goal 5 Natural Resources and Cultural Infrastructure Objective 1:To protect and enhance the natural environment to work positively towards climate action No. ActionLead & Partner(s)BudgetedTimeframe S/M/L1.Tree planting and management: ParksXShortMedium(a) Develop a strategy to undertake and implement Heritage Officer an active native tree planting programme in conjunction Area Engineers with an awareness campaign that informs of the Road Safety Officer benefits to communities in improving air quality, Bord Na Mona offsetting carbon emissions, promoting biodiversity,limiting flood risk, reducing urban heat, aswell aesthetic value. (b)Undertake risk assessment of trees located alongtravel routes and near critical infrastructure to examinetheir health/integrity, risk to infrastructure and publicsafety in context of severe wind events. Surveyon an ongoing basis.(c) Use of trees as fire break to reduce spread of wildfiresin areas at risk.(d) Explore the use of technology to implement a regulartree survey. (e) Ensure that any trees having to be removedare replaced at locations that are suitable to avoidfuture impact to infrastructure or public safety. 2.Protect and enhance Green Infrastructure through Climate ActionXShortLong the protection and nurturing of existing natural ecosystemsSteering Team and make provision for the integration of appropriate All Sections landscape and planting schemes into all projects(infrastructural and community development)3.Develop policy provision and development standards for Planning SectionXShortLong the integration of green infrastructure into private Elected Members development sites in the County DevelopmentPlan for implementation through the DevelopmentManagement process in the context of active adaptationmeasures thereafter to incorporate into Council Plans,Programmes and Policies4.Make provision for natural borders/buffers and Parks3 ShortLong include as integral component of the design of greenway/Roads Section blue way, tracks, trails, amenity and tourism areas to Area Engineers promote the natural enhancement and influence Kildare Filte positive user experience. Consult with the NPWS to ensure appropriate buffer zones are provided,maintained and protected to avoid individualimpacts on designated species area habitats,and to protect and enhance wider bio-diversity,81'