Feedback Needed on City of Burlington’s Urban Forest Master Plan
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont. — June 1, 2022 — The City of Burlington is updating the Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). The UFMP will provide the strategic direction important to managing the urban forest in response to new pressures and challenges related to urban development, climate change, extreme weather and invasive pests. An online survey to collect feedback will be available June 8 until June 29 at getinvolvedburlington.ca/ufmp and a virtual information session is planned for June 8 at 7 p.m.The purpose of this plan is to increase urban forest management effectiveness and efficiency, improve tree health and diversity, minimize risks to the public and maximize the benefits provided by a healthy and sustainable urban forest. This plan identifies opportunities on both public and private lands and focuses on five key areas:
- Management and Implementation
- Community Engagement and Stewardship
- Protection and Preservation
- Replenishment and Enhancement
- Tree Health and Risk Management
Once feedback is collected from residents and industry professionals, the draft report will be posted online and residents and industry professionals will have a change to comment once again. The final master plan and report will be presented to Burlington City Council in 2023.Progress updates and milestones will be shared on getinvovledburlington.ca/ufmp
"It’s been 12 years since the original Urban Forestry Master Plan was created. A lot has changed in our natural environment since then, including development pressures, tree care best practices, climate change and a heightened awareness of the importance of trees in every aspect of our lives. I encourage all homeowners, nature lovers and anyone in the construction, landscape or arborist business to provide feedback and get involved in the updated master plan." -- Enrico Scalera, Director of Roads, Parks & Forestry, City of Burlington
Virtual Information SessionResidents and landscapers, arborists and anyone in the construction industry is invited to attend a virtual public information session to learn about the City of Burlington’s proposed UFMP.The online session will feature information from City staff and urban forestry experts. Participants will have an opportunity to provide input and ask questions.Date: June 8, 2022Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.Location: Online. Link posted at getinvolvedburlington.ca/ufmpFor more information on the City’s forestry, visit burlington.ca/forestry--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist