Consultation Draft Bolsover Tree and Woodland Strategy
Ongoing monitoring and periodic review are essential to the success of Bolsover District Council's Tree and Woodland Strategy. This approach ensures that progress is transparently tracked, emerging challenges are addressed, and strategic actions remain aligned with both local priorities and wider environmental goals.
Monitoring Framework
Monitoring of the strategy will be led by the Council's Climate Change and Communities Scrutiny Committee, or a delegated scrutiny group. Oversight will focus on the implementation of targets and actions.
Each of the targets has defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), current performance baselines, and time-phased actions scheduled across the strategy's 10-year lifespan.
The Council's relevant teams and officers will be responsible for updating progress data annually, including:
- Status updates on each action (completed, in progress, delayed)
- Performance level shifts (e.g., low → moderate)
- Identification of risks, dependencies, or delays
- Emerging opportunities or partnerships
A performance dashboard summarising each target's status may be developed to support transparency and public engagement.
Review Schedule
To ensure the strategy remains relevant and responsive, two major review points are planned:
Year 5 (2030): A comprehensive mid-term review will assess progress across all targets, evaluate delivery effectiveness, and recommend any required strategy adjustments.
Year 10 (2035): A full end-of-strategy appraisal will measure long-term outcomes, assess impact against KPIs, and inform the development of the next tree and woodland strategy.
These formal reviews will include:
- Reassessment of priority levels based on new evidence
- Review of current performance levels across all targets
- Stakeholder consultation and community feedback
- Policy and funding landscape analysis
Reporting and Communication
Findings from monitoring activities and strategy reviews will be reported to:
- Internal council leadership and officers
- Scrutiny committee members
- Local communities and stakeholders, through summary reports or public briefings
Key updates may also be included in Council sustainability and climate reports to ensure alignment with wider environmental objectives.
Ensuring Accountability
Clear accountability for each action lies with the relevant service area or officer team. High-priority and high-risk targets (especially those rated "low" in current performance) will receive focused attention, with escalation routes in place for delayed or blocked actions. The Council remains committed to adaptive management, refining approaches as needed to respond to environmental, social, and legislative change over the course of the strategy.
