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Article: Top trees may get green plaques

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September 21, 1994
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A "blue plaque" scheme for London's most significant trees could be introduced next year.

Members of the London Tree Forum will today discuss proposals to identify outstanding trees from the 6 million in public and private ownership around the city.

Premium trees would be chosen by means of a points system based on age, size, historical links, location and the rarity of the species. Up to 1,000 trees could be awarded the designation.

A consultation document to be debated at today's meeting suggests the scheme could replicate that for blue plaques used to identify some of London's more significant buildings.

It states: "Blue plaques are widely recognised by all Londoners and vistors alike as ...

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