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<p>Out in BC it is not unusual to see tree bylaws with a Significant
Tree definition and a list of said trees by address as an
Appendix. Prohibitions against removal of Protected trees includes
Significant tree. Saanich is a good example of that approach. I
suspect that being on the list may be a voluntary approach rather
than a requirement.</p>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Yours sincerely,
On Behalf of Dunster and Associates Environmental Consultants Ltd.
Dr. Julian A Dunster R.P.F., R.P.P.., M.C.I.P., ISA Certified Arborist,
ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist # 378,
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On Wed/4/17/2024 1:03 PM, Mark Carroll
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">You gave me a great
idea!!!!</div>
<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">A designation of
"Remarkable Trees". </div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Would this not be a great
designation for municipalities to have to set presidents. A
"Remarkable Tree Designation" for those trees that do not
have a Heritage Designation on them. A tree special to the
community. </div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">We now just need the
wording to go along with this designation.</div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I am putting this out there
right now. I need wording or suggestions for a "Remarkable
Tree Designation".</div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I am going to start this, </div>
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Tree Designation</i></span></p>
<p
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certificate proudly designates [Tree Name/Location] as
a Remarkable Tree within our community. While not
bound by age, these trees hold profound significance,
embodying the essence of our natural heritage and
serving as steadfast witnesses to the passage of time.</i></p>
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their towering presence or graceful canopy, these
remarkable specimens enrich our landscape, offering
shade, shelter, and solace to all who encounter them.
Their branches reach out like embracing arms,
fostering a sense of belonging and interconnectedness
among residents and visitors alike.</i></p>
<p
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their botanical beauty, these trees harbor stories of
resilience, perseverance, and adaptation. They have
weathered storms, witnessed celebrations, and silently
stood witness to the unfolding narrative of our
community.</i></p>
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stewards of our environment, we recognize the
invaluable role these trees play in purifying our air,
mitigating climate change, and providing habitat for
countless species of flora and fauna.</i></p>
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this designation serve as a testament to the enduring
legacy of [Tree Name/Location], inspiring future
generations to cherish, protect, and celebrate our
natural heritage.</i></p>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">This may be the start of a
whole new designation for trees in our neighbourhoods.</div>
<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Thanks Elaine</div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">We also need to lay out the
process of this designation...There needs to be a good
reason to have the designation attached to the tree.</div>
<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">, such as paragraph 2 in my
suggestion.</div>
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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Thanks all</div>
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<div> I have evaluated a red oak in the western part of
Laval on the North shore of Montreal, the tree is
still standing on a small private property on or about
2 m from the drip line and limit, this oak is about 75
years old, has no breakage, there is a high water
table as it sits in between two rivers nevertheless a
neighbour thought it was disturbing with all the
falling leaves and small broken branches eaten away by
squirrels for the last seasonal acorns. It became
litigious, a legal case… the neighbour sent lawyer
legal Quebec law summoning owners to cut, trim, or
take down deciduous trees nearing fences, even if away
from the housing or dependencies. to my client the
city of Laval could not provide a status quo for that
red oak. I surveyed 4 km radius and found one juvenile
oak planted by a residential owner. Took @ lawer,
wrote to the offended neighbor, went to the the urban
planning, met with arborist in charge to issue a
heritage protection plan for remarkable trees for that
tree and guess what? Three years later, there is no
register of privately owned remarkable trees for the
sector. Neither in Hudson Qc, a heritage town along
the lake of Two Mountains, part of the Ottawa River.</div>
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<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style="">Hi
Mark,</span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style="">Interesting
question.</span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style="">Just
off the top of my head, I can’t recall any
Ontario municipalities with a standalone
“heritage tree by-law”<i>
</i>except for the Town of Gananoque (By-law
2006-03), but it’s fairly weak and gives private
landowners “the final say” when it comes to
removal even of committee-designated Heritage
Trees in the context of development.
</span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style="">A
number of other municipalities have provisions
in their tree by-laws that list heritage
designation (either under the
<i>Heritage Act, </i>the Forests Ontario
Heritage Trees Program, or the municipality’s
own designation criteria/process) as potential
grounds for permit refusal if the tree would
otherwise be subject to a tree removal/injury
permit (by virtue of DBH or whatever other
regulating factors). <span style=""></span></span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style="">For
example, Toronto’s private tree by-law allows
for the refusal of a permit for a designated
heritage tree or a tree that the general manager
thinks
<i>should</i> be designated:</span></p>
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<p style="text-indent:36.0pt;"
class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><i><span style="">“<b>813-8.
Review of applications; criteria.</b></span></i></p>
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</span></i></p>
<p style="text-indent:36.0pt;"
class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><i><span style="">The
General Manager shall consider the following
criteria prior to issuing or refusing to issue
a</span></i></p>
<p style="text-indent:36.0pt;"
class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><i><span style="">Permit:</span></i></p>
<p style="text-indent:36.0pt;"
class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><i><span style="">…</span></i></p>
<p style="text-indent:36.0pt;"
class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><i><span style="">K.
Whether or not a tree is a heritage tree or
should be protected as a heritage tree.”</span></i></p>
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<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style="">I’m
not sure how often that particular discretion is
exercised, but as written it’s fairly wide open
to provide grounds for protection (by way of
refusal to issue a permit). I’d say that’s
pretty good.</span></p>
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<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style="">A
quick search suggests related provisions in
by-laws in Barrie, Guelph, Mississauga, Niagara
Region, and Oakville, among others.</span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p>
<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style="">Given
that the provisions are generally fairly similar
across these by-laws in relation to heritage
trees, it’s not clear what would make one by-law
objectively better than another in this regard,
other than enforcement/implementation and
educating residents about the importance of
heritage trees and the existence of said by-law.</span></p>
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<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span style="">Hope
this helps.</span></p>
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style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;">This is where we are
with developing a heritage tree bylaw.</span></p>
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<span
style="font-family:sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;">"Developing a heritage
tree bylaw or policy is a great
initiative for preserving the natural
heritage of your town. While the Ontario
Heritage Act provides a framework for
heritage preservation, creating
additional measures specific to trees
can further enhance conservation
efforts. Here are some suggestions and
examples you might find helpful:</span></p>
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Existing Policies</span></b><span
style="font-family:sans-serif;">: Look
into other municipalities in Ontario
or even beyond that have implemented
successful heritage tree bylaws or
policies. Some examples include
Toronto's Significant Tree Bylaw and
Vancouver's Heritage Trees Program.
Analyze their frameworks, criteria for
designation, and enforcement
mechanisms to glean insights for your
own policy.</span></li>
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Criteria for Designation</span></b><span
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Establish clear criteria for
designating heritage trees,
considering factors such as age,
size, rarity, historical
significance, cultural importance,
and ecological value. This ensures
that only trees meeting specific
criteria receive protection.<b>"</b></span></li>
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<p class="yiv3580669785MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;">I am looking for anyone
or City or Town that might have a good
heritage tree bylaw or policy. I am looking
to develop one for a small Town in Ontario.
We want it to go above and beyond the
Ontario Heritage Act or designation. If
anyone knows of some good wording or
examples that will preserve some of the more
recognized or larger trees within a
municipality. </span></p>
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