[2012-20] Norland North Open Space Park Management Plan andrewk quadron [Pick the date] Revision Date Author(s) Approved for LBHF by: V1 29/12/11 Preeti Chatwal / Andrew Paul Bassi Kauffman (QSL) V2 15/02/13 Andrew Kauffman / Preeti Paul Bassi Chatwal (QSL) 2 Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................5 2 Action Plan Progress Summary ...................................................................................................6 2.1 Key Projects previous year 2012-13: ...............................................................................................7 3 Strategic Context.............................................................................................................................9 3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 9 3.2 Hammersmith and Fulham Community Strategy .................................................................... 9 3.3 Parks and Open Spaces Strategy .......................................................................................... 9 3.4 Significance of Norland North ................................................................................................10 4 Norland North Open Space Key Site Information & Description .......................................... 11 4.1 Site Details ...........................................................................................................................11 4.2 Location ................................................................................................................................12 4.3 Soils .....................................................................................................................................12 4.4 Hydrology .............................................................................................................................12 4.5 Flora, fauna and Nature Conservation ...................................................................................12 4.5.1 Planting strategy and typical species list ...............................................................................13 4.6 Facilities and Features ..........................................................................................................15 4.7 Recycling Facilities ...............................................................................................................15 4.8 Children’s Facilities ...............................................................................................................15 4.9 Youth Facilities .....................................................................................................................15 4.10 Recent History of Norland North ............................................................................................16 4.11 Present User profile ..............................................................................................................16 4.12 Management.........................................................................................................................16 4.13 Leases, Covenants and Legal Interest ..................................................................................17 5 Vision............................................................................................................................................... 18 6 Aims, Objectives and Management Actions ............................................................................ 19 6.1 Creating a Welcoming Square .................................................................................................... 20 6.1.1 Background and Issues.........................................................................................................20 6.1.2 Objectives .............................................................................................................................22 6.1.3 Management Actions ............................................................................................................23 6.2 A Healthy, Safe and Secure Parks and Open spaces ............................................................. 25 6.2.1 Background and Issues.........................................................................................................25 6.2.2 Inspection Regime ................................................................................................................26 6.2.3 Signage ................................................................................................................................26 6.2.4 Dogs .....................................................................................................................................27 6.2.5 Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles .............................................................................................28 6.2.6 Tree management ................................................................................................................28 6.2.7 Parks Constabulary ..............................................................................................................29 6.2.8 How our contractors manage safety ......................................................................................31 6.2.9 Safety Information .................................................................................................................31 6.2.10 Objectives .............................................................................................................................32 6.2.11 Management Actions ............................................................................................................32 6.3 A Well Maintained and Clean Open Space ............................................................................... 34 6.3.1 Background and Issues.........................................................................................................34 6.3.2 Inspection and Maintenance operations ................................................................................34 6.3.3 Confirm Infrastructure Management System .........................................................................35 6.3.4 Litter and Waste Management ..............................................................................................35 6.3.5 Graffiti...................................................................................................................................36 6.3.6 Flyposting .............................................................................................................................36 6.3.7 Buildings and Assets.............................................................................................................36 6.3.8 Small Works Team ...............................................................................................................36 6.3.9 Objectives .............................................................................................................................37 6.3.10 Management Actions ............................................................................................................37 6.4 Achieving Sustainable Spaces ................................................................................................... 38 6.4.1 Background and Issues.........................................................................................................38 6.4.2 Pesticide and Peat Use. ........................................................................................................39 6.4.3 Pests and disease ................................................................................................................39 6.4.4 Biological control...................................................................................................................39 6.4.5 Weed control ........................................................................................................................39 6.4.6 Arboriculture .........................................................................................................................40 3 6.4.7 Tree Policy and management ...............................................................................................40 6.4.8 Biodiversity and Environmental issues ..................................................................................41 6.4.9 Air Quality Action Plan ..........................................................................................................41 6.4.10 Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) ..............................................................................................41 6.4.11 Local Development Framework (LDF)/Unitary Development Plan..........................................41 6.4.12 Green Waste Recycling ........................................................................................................41 6.4.13 Sustainable use of Vehicles and Machinery ..........................................................................42 6.4.14 Environmental procurement ..................................................................................................42 6.4.15 Water Management ..............................................................................................................42 6.4.16 Objectives .............................................................................................................................43