Urban Ecosystems & Social Dynamics Winter 2012 Science that makes a difference. Tree Growth Equation Models It is well-known that large trees provide more ecosystem services than small trees. However, the science of predicting tree size is hindered by few long-term studies tracking tree growth and a poor understanding of […]
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Mayor Rick Goldring wants to hear from his constituents about Burlingtons UFMP (Urban Forest Management Plan) before the Nov. 14th Community Services Committee Meeting. Update: Urban Forest Management Plan and Tree By-law Discussion November 8, 2012 Over the past year I have heard from many residents with concerns about the […]
Burlington Mayor blogs about Urban Forest Management & Tree by-laws
From HistoricPlaces.ca Trees are some of the largest and longest living organisms on earth. Although all trees benefit the environment, specific trees function as commemorative memorials, expressions of religious commitment, and as cultural icons. The Canadian Register of Historic Places (CRHP) lists numerous examples of historic trees that have been […]
Know Your Roots! Canada’s Historic Trees
Kitchener – With the results of a winter tree sampling showing the presence of emerald ash borer is on the rise locally, the City of Kitchener is preparing to take measures to help mitigate the spread of the tree pest. Since it was discovered in south Kitchener in 2010, the […]
City of Kitchener Prepares to Address Local Spread of Emerald ...
Urban forest management plan suggest city be proactive in tree maintenance By Leith Dunick, The city’s trees are a valuable commodity that need to be protected and nurtured, says the author of a study looking at Thunder Bay’s urban forest management strategy. “Thunder Bay has room to improve,” said Skip […]