Trees
Recent stories about trees
Tree expert sees ways to avoid nightmare on elm-lined streets
An urban tree advocate said the city should boost the space between elm trees, increase biodiversity, and consider not planting the tree in the future to reduce the inevitable effects of Dutch elm disease on Edmonton's urban forest.
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Tree enthusiasts set to cultivate urban canopy conversation at conference
An arborist and a tree historian are bringing together international experts for a one-day urban forestry conference at the Backstage Theatre on June 21.
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Calls for public engagement: Urban forest, aging, La Perle and Belmead renewal
Here are opportunities to help shape municipal planning about Edmonton's urban forest, renewal in La Perle and Belmead, and aging in Strathcona County.
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Calls for public engagement: Stony Plain economy, Fort Sask forest, Vision Zero
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including Stony Plain's economic development strategy, Fort Saskatchewan's urban forests, and Vision Zero Street Labs in various Edmonton communities.
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On the agenda: Jasper Avenue, downtown safety, and urban trees
This week, a public hearing will take place on June 12, and city council will meet on June 13 and 14. Here are some of the key items on the agenda.
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Calls for public engagement: Trees, zoning, and neighbourhood improvement
Here are some opportunities to offer your input to the City of Edmonton on various civic issues, such as renewal projects, service provision, and bylaws.
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On the agenda: Homelessness response, trees, and investment performance
This week, community and public services committee will meet on May 1, urban planning committee will meet on May 2, and executive committee will meet on May 3.
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City targets 2030 for two million new trees
The City of Edmonton says it will plant two million new trees by 2030, at a cost of about $114 million.
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Project looks to map saplings given to Alberta first-graders
For more than 60 years, the government of Alberta has distributed nearly 70,000 tree saplings to Grade 1 students during Alberta Forest Week. Now two local tree enthusiasts want your help to map those generations of lodgepole pine and white spruce.
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