To: Mayor Haynes and Saanich Council February 18, 2019Re: Saving Protected and Endangered Garry Oak Trees on Finnerty RoadThe Cadboro Bay Residents Association is writing to request that Mayor and Council instruct Saanich’s Engineering Department to find a way to… Continue reading CBRA to Saanich: reconsider removal of Finnerty Rd. trees
Tag: Trees
Trimming of Dead Trees at Queenswood
UVic has informed CBRA that Bartlett Tree Services will be at the Queenswood property on Thursday, November 10th at around 8:30 AM. There is currently one tree with a broken top that is hanging down near the house on the property. Bartlett is going to cut down the broken part of the tree and clean… Continue reading Trimming of Dead Trees at Queenswood
Come speak against clearcutting of Watkiss Way trees, Nov 23, 7pm
5000 trees next to the Victoria General Hospital on Watkiss Way need to be protected. 400 trees have already been cut down.Please sign the Petition: Saanich Council meets at 7 p.m. tonight. Come and give the trees and our planet support.We are asking for a moratorium on the clearcut logging. Save our Urban Forest!!“Saanich Mayor and… Continue reading Come speak against clearcutting of Watkiss Way trees, Nov 23, 7pm
Tree on Tudor Ave. removed for new water main
Dwayne Halldorson, Manager of Underground Services at the Engineering Department of the District of Saanich, has notified us thata tree right next to the driveway at 3935 Tudor will need to be taken down to allow the new water main to be constructed. Originally we had hope to be able to sneak by the tree but we are… Continue reading Tree on Tudor Ave. removed for new water main
Saanich C.O.T.W. considers amendments to Tree Preservation Bylaw, Monday, March 10
A report from the Director of Parks and Recreation dated February 25, 2014 regarding the proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Bylaw will be considered by Saanich Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on Monday, March 10, 2014, from 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue.… Continue reading Saanich C.O.T.W. considers amendments to Tree Preservation Bylaw, Monday, March 10
Saanich C.O.T.W. considers amendments to Tree Preservation Bylaw, Monday, March 10
A report from the Director of Parks and Recreation dated February 25, 2014 regarding the proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Bylaw will be considered by Saanich Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on Monday, March 10, 2014, from 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue.… Continue reading Saanich C.O.T.W. considers amendments to Tree Preservation Bylaw, Monday, March 10
Saanich: Revised amendments to Tree Preservation Bylaw published
Saanich would like to thank you for taking part and providing valuable feedback during the public engagement process to amend the Tree Preservation Bylaw.Based on the feedback received, we have revised the amendments. In creating the proposed amendments, Saanich staff worked to balance private property rights with the benefits the urban forest provides to the… Continue reading Saanich: Revised amendments to Tree Preservation Bylaw published
Saanich: Revised amendments to Tree Preservation Bylaw published
Saanich would like to thank you for taking part and providing valuable feedback during the public engagement process to amend the Tree Preservation Bylaw.Based on the feedback received, we have revised the amendments. In creating the proposed amendments, Saanich staff worked to balance private property rights with the benefits the urban forest provides to the… Continue reading Saanich: Revised amendments to Tree Preservation Bylaw published
Saanich Tree Appreciation Day, Sunday, Nov 3rd
Mayor Frank Leonard has proclaimed Sunday, November 3, 2013 as Tree Appreciation Day in Saanich. Many benefits and values come from trees including a very specific sense of place, aesthetics, air quality, property value, soil and water conservation and protection of the environment. The planting and preservation of trees is an action that yields long… Continue reading Saanich Tree Appreciation Day, Sunday, Nov 3rd
Saanich publishes feedback on proposed new Tree Preservation Bylaw
Over the past several months Saanich Parks have been reviewing the feedback we have received regarding the proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Bylaw. This includes the information and feed back received to date from: The initial invited Stakeholder Consultations in May 2013 Ongoing discussions with stakeholder groups Feedback from Council Advisory Committees Written correspondence… Continue reading Saanich publishes feedback on proposed new Tree Preservation Bylaw