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Tree Planting Program

Tree News

More Trees for Kingston: The Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program is back. City council has voted to double the number of trees available in the program. To purchase a tree ($10 for a coniferous and $17 for a deciduous tree) follow this city link: Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program

Heritage Trees: According to Forests Ontario, "The Heritage Tree Program collects and tells the stories of Ontario’s unique trees. Launched in 2009 in partnership with the Ontario Urban Forest Council, the program brings awareness to the social, cultural, historical and ecological value of trees." Kingston does not currently have any officially recognized heritage trees. Do you know of any trees that could qualify?

No Clearcuts Kingston: The group "No Clearcuts Kingston" was formed this year to protest the clearcutting and development of the old Davis Tannery Site. The proposal contradicts the Climate Leadership Plan because it results in a drastic reduction in tree canopy and requires destruction of part of a Provincially Significant Wetland. One tree, a 200-year old white oak, has grabbed the hearts of Kingstonians.

Update: Laura Claus-Johnson Ties a Ribbon for the Grandmother Oak

What does the Tree Committee Do?

Spring 2021-Early 2022: Our tree planting program is currently under review, for the best possible reason: the City has taken over full responsibility for funding and carrying out a strong city-wide tree-planting program, (mostly) covering the scope of the SDA's tree planting initiative. Stay tuned for new information about how we will be involved in maintaining and enhancing our tree canopy and urban habitats in Sydenham!

TC AGM Oct2021.pdf

We strongly believe in participation so please send us comments, questions and suggestions for the new tree committee. To get an idea of the proposed changes to the mandate, goals and objectives, please view the PDF.

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