Urban trees are on the minds of many residents. What can we do to combat the loss of green canopy now occurring in the core of the city and help maintain existing green assets?
If you would like to plant a tree in your yard but don’t know what to plant, we have some guidance for you. Daniel Buckles and Owen Clarkin of Champlain Oaks have created a handy brochure to help you choose what to plant and how to get a free tree from the City. Here is the document:
More information can be found on the following websites:
If you have a tree on your property that needs trimming you many need to call an arborist. If the tree is on City-owned property, such as the front or side of a residential lot, the City is responsible to prune the tree. You can put in an on-line request for pruning here: