The City of Ottawa released the results of a Tree Canopy Mapping last September.
So what is this, and why is it important? And above all, how is our urban tree canopy doing?
Our Council Watch Intern Kristen Busby breaks it down. #OttTree #UrbanForest #OttCity
www.ecologyottawa.ca/tree-canopy-...
Photo of a sapling of about 6 feet surrounded by very dirty and salty snow on a street corner.
The last tree they planted here lasted all of 6 months. I have no idea why: lots of light, plenty of space…it’s a real mystery. 🤷♂️ #Centretown #OttTree
Photo of a patch of a few freshly planted trees, including conifers and deciduous, next to a road.
Photo of the same patch, but now from the side, also showing several additional such patches further along the road.
Great to see @ncc-ccn.gc.ca planting clusters of trees, not just isolated, forlorn lollipops. Not quite the tiny forests many of us would prefer, but a step in the right direction. #OttTree #OttCity @rideaucanalskate.bsky.social
For our delegation on the topic at last Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting, see below.
While the City isn't sharing most of the data, we're not making much progress. We're calling for an *acceleration* of our tree-planting efforts.
#Ottawa #OttTree
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A nice summary of @en.ottawa.ca's progress (and lack thereof) on its Tree-Planting Strategy.
"The City is still short of its tree canopy goals identified in the Tree Planting Strategy, which was first approved in June 2023."
#OttTree #UrbanForest #OttCity
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As mentioned, today's ECCC meeting is packed.
One of three issues we spoke to is #OttCity's Tree-Planting Strategy, as well as a Tree Equity Analysis and a Tree Canopy Update.
Please read our delegation: www.ecologyottawa.ca/tree_strateg...
#Ottawa #UrbanCanopy #OttTree #Ecosystem #UrbanForest
Still a few minutes to drop by for a native tree! Support the ecosystem, cool your street, build resiliency, and beautify your neighbourhood, all with one lovely organism. #OttTree
A helpful summary of @en.ottawa.ca’s recently released Tree Equity Analysis, a helpful report on which parts of #OttCity are short on trees.
The numerous benefits of trees should be equitably distributed, and these data will help. #OttTree #UrbanForest #Biodiversity
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For the full Five-Year Tree Canopy Update (2017–22) PDF: documents.ottawa.ca/sites/defaul...
#Ottawa #OttTree #UrbanForest #UrbanCanopy #Biodiversity #Ecology
#OttCity Council's Environment and Climate Change Committee receives an update on the City’s Tree-Planting Strategy on Sep 16.
Please consider delegating to call for accelerated action, or contact your councillor. #OttTree #Biodiversity
Agenda: pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
At long last, @en.ottawa.ca has released its Five-Year Tree Canopy Update (2017–22).
The results?
- overall: 34%➡️36%
- rural: 36%➡️39%
- urban: 21.5%➡️20.6%
But "some urban wards experienced meaningful decreases," and "losses were most noticeable in developing suburbs," =sprawl. #OttCity #OttTree
Card with a forest in the background that reads, "A huge thank you to our beautiful community for your response to our recent fundraising campaign: we raised almost $13,000 for our tree program!"
The campaign to fund our tree program was a huge success: with the help of an anonymous matching donor, our community raised $12,899!
Look for our tree giveaways in late August, and our tree advocacy to be on-going!
#Ottawa #OttCity #OttTree #UrbanForest #Biodiversity
One final tree giveaway before we resume in September!
Visit us this evening at the Carleton Heights Community BBQ to pick up a native seedling. And if you don't have a place to plant, come learn about our programs or sign a petition!
#Ottawa #OttTree #Forest
www.ecologyottawa.ca/carleton_hei...
Another tree giveaway!
We'll be at Wild Pollinator Partners' Pollinator Appreciation Day this Saturday at Fletcher Wildlife Garden.
Come grab a native seedling—or just chat about our programs!
#Trees #Ottawa #OttTree #Biodiversity #TreeCanopy #UrbanForest
www.ecologyottawa.ca/pollinator_a...
We’re set up at the gazebo at Hawthorne Park! (Furby and Tawney)
Come pick up a native seedling:
- white pine
- red pine
- American elm
- black walnut
#OttTree #UrbanForest #TreeCanopy #Ottawa
Did you miss our tree giveaway last weekend?
Good news: we're holding another tomorrow. Come join us in Hawthorne Meadows and receive a free native seedling!
#Trees #OttTree #UrbanCanopy #Biodiversity
www.ecologyottawa.ca/tree_giveawa...
