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<DIV>Kim:</DIV>
<DIV>I used to live in the middle of a large Greenspace area in Calgary. I grew
up there, and watched our land become surrounded by City. Eventually we
were engulfed, an island of private land in a large natural area park. Dumping,
littering and vandalism became all too common. I now live in a small town,
and the problem is here too, and I suspect, everywhere else where people
are raised without the opportunity to connect with and take ownership of natural
areas. The idea that certain places do not belong to anyone and that
therefore, all is permitted in such areas, has caused all sorts of grief though
out the history of Western civilization. Only when cultures have recognized
the sanctity and importance of having such areas, have such areas been able to
have been preserved for all to enjoy. Fostering a culture of respect for natural
areas must start at an early age. Sponsoring community educational events such
as Arbor Day in schools is an excellent first step. Adopt a park programs,
community watches, and area clean-up days are all excellent examples of what can
happen once you start the ball rolling. Remember, never lose sight of the fact
that you can and will make a difference in your town! All takes is a few people
to start the change. Best of luck to you, and thank you for giving a damn.</DIV>
<DIV>Gerard Fournier</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=kmenounos@city.pg.bc.ca
href="mailto:kmenounos@city.pg.bc.ca">Menounos, Kim</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=canufnet@list.web.net
href="mailto:canufnet@list.web.net">canufnet@list.web.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 14, 2007 4:16
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [CANUFNET] Greenbelt Dumping
info</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Hi,
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">We seem to have a major
problem with greenbelt dumping. Every time I visit a rustic park or natural
greenbelt in the city, I find heaps of yard waste, debris, old fence remnants
and general yuck! We do have a bylaw in place to protect our green spaces,
however enforcement is a challenge with limited staff and “bigger” issues.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Does anyone have a good
education program, or at least suggestions for one, that does not vilify the
dumpers but gets the message across that this is harmful to our natural
spaces? I’d be interested to hear anyone’s thoughts on this
issue.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Thanks,<BR>Kim<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Maiandra GD" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Maiandra GD'">Kim Menounos,
RPF</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Maiandra GD" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Maiandra GD'">Urban
Forester</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Maiandra GD" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Maiandra GD'">City of <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Prince
George</st1:place></st1:City></SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Maiandra GD" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Maiandra GD'">Phone:
250.614.7874</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Maiandra GD" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Maiandra GD'">Fax:
250.561.7519</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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