Agenda item

Oak Processionary Moth impact on City of London Open Spaces in 2015 and future plans

Report of the Director of Open Spaces.

Minutes:

The Committee received the report of the Director of Open Spaces that provided an update on the OPM population and its management at the North London Open Spaces, following the discovery of caterpillars and nests at Queen’s Park and Hampstead Heath in June 2015. Members were advised that the total spend on inspections, admin time and nest removals in 2015 had been £9,480 and this figure was expected to rise year on year as more nests were found and more treatment required.

 

In response to a query from Members, Officers said public notices were displayed to raise awareness regarding OPM which should help identify the disease. Members agreed that it was very difficult to identify the disease until it was too late but hoped that raising public awareness would help the situation in the future.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

 

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