Saanich’s Urban Forestry, Horticulture and Natural Areas Department advise us that the Black Cottonwood tree at the front of 4022 Palmetta Place suffered limb failures during the recent wind storm. In subsequent assessment, Saanich arborists found Ganoderma conks (trunk heart rot) on the lower trunk of the tree, varying in age from 1 - 5 years old.… Continue reading Notice of tree removal, Palmetto Place
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Open House, Tree Preservation Bylaw, June 18
Protecting and Enhancing the Urban Forest: Proposed Amendments to the Tree Preservation Bylaw PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Date: June 18, 2013, Drop-in between 6 - 9 pm Location: Cedar Hill Golf Course, Banquet Room What are the Proposed Amendments? The proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Bylaw will protect more trees and require replacement of any protected tree approved for removal. The amendments will be… Continue reading Open House, Tree Preservation Bylaw, June 18
Saanich seeks input on Tree Preservation Bylaw amendments
As described by Cory Manton (Urban Forestry, Horticulture and Natural Areas Manager) at Wednesday’s AGM, the District of Saanich is in the process of amending the Tree Preservation Bylaw, in a bid to stem the current nett loss of 70 hectares a year in urban tree cover due to development, driveways, etc. To this end, it… Continue reading Saanich seeks input on Tree Preservation Bylaw amendments
Saanich Tree Appreciation Day – Nov. 4
Mayor Frank Leonard has proclaimed Sunday, November 4, 2012 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 – Nov. 4