Post on 30-Dec-2015
Overview of Today’s Meeting
Learn from other communities Learn about the City’s tree programs Hear your concerns around the ash tree
devastation in Blackburn Explore your suggestions and ideas about
Blackburn’s future canopy Come up with a plan to work together
City’s Tree Services Emerald Ash Borerhttp://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/emerald-ash-borer
Trees in Trusthttp://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/trees-and-community-forests/
trees-trust Schoolyard Tree Planting Granthttp://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/funding/environmental-program-funding/schoolyard-tree-
planting-grant-program
Parks and Streetscape Plantinghttp://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/trees-and-community-forests/
parks-and-streetscape-tree-planting
Commemorative Tree Programhttp://ottawa.ca/en/residents/water-and-environment/trees-and-community-forests/
commemorative-trees
The Future Canopy: What are your ideas?
What areas are priorities for you? What would you like these areas to look like
and be used for in the future?
Proposed Approach for Blackburn
Phase 1: Naturalization Projects (Spring) In zones not affected by stumps Create “No Mow” zones Small trees and shrubs to be planted by citizens
Phase 2: Larger “Caliper” Trees (Fall) Fill in gaps in our canopy (planned in the summer) Shared planting and maintenance with City
The Future Canopy: What are your ideas?
What concerns and/or suggestions would you like us to keep in mind when planning for more trees?
How can we work together?
How might you like to be involved Participating in tree planting? Helping to maintain the trees? Organizing events? Helping to communicate with neighbours in the
area?