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<div>Very few cities have Champion tree or Heritage designation. Montreal has put together a very important document. Efforts were made by a group of professionals including landscape architect Wendy Graham, horticulturists, biologists, and certified arborist.
It doesn’t make a bylaw but does provide meaningful information for better jugement in regards to exceptional trees, their contributions and health.</div>
<div>Look this up, even though in French, remarkable trees one can understand the main classifications used.</div>
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<blockquote type="cite">Le 18 avr. 2024 à 09:45, Mark Ventresca via CANUFNET <canufnet@list.web.net> a écrit :<br>
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<span style="">The issue, as can be seen in some of the replies to your inquiry, is that it is very messy. The basis in Ontario for that mess and likely elsewhere is the use of “Heritage” which legally means one thing and we are all mostly applying it another
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<span style="">Heritage is defined as a human story, if the tree has a human <span class="GramE">
story</span> it may be “Heritage” but even if the human story is compelling it may take too long or not be useful should it ever manage to get designated. As well the property owners have a huge say in what happens, example
<span class="GramE">are</span> the <span class="SpellE">Vimy</span> Oaks in Scarborough (compelling human story, obvious heritage connection, reluctant property owner (who does maintain the trees, but does not want the attention)).</span></p>
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<span style="">We use the word heritage to identify, an often large, tree in good health that should be preserved due to uniqueness or
<span class="GramE">similar to</span> heritage “an excellent example of the species” that is threatened by some damaging action.<span style="">
</span>A heritage tree would have a story period, the condition, <span class="GramE">
size</span> or species of the tree is irrelevant.</span></p>
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<span style="">I think this confusion needs to be sorted out and a different designation be placed on significant biological entities (trees, cows, ecosystems, habitats). The issues of a “heritage” cow is
<span class="GramE">similar to</span> a tree (except the cow can be relocated/saved with no property impacts). A “significant” tree could have heightened protections either provincially (best) or municipally (though there are drawbacks in Ontario unless we
can have the Municipal and Toronto Acts changed). Perhaps there is a better term than “significant”, but it must not be “heritage”.</span></p>
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<span style="">Obviously doing this requires a list of requirements to be met <span class="GramE">
in order for</span> a tree to be considered as well as process to designate, and what specific protections this designation provides. In
<span class="GramE">Toronto</span> the current “work-around” is that permits to injure/remove trees that are likely to be heritage/significant or could be heritage/significant must be approved by Council, this is an increased review level as most permits are
issued at the staff level. Obviously, the downside is a lack of clarity of what meets these requirements. I think this is the biggest challenge is
<span class="GramE">coming up with</span> a consistent list of characteristics that make a significant / remarkable tree.</span></p>
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<span style="">Toronto, ON</span></p>
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<a name="_MailOriginal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="">From:</span></b></a><span style=""><span lang="EN-US" style=""> CANUFNET <canufnet-bounces@list.web.net>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Mark Carroll via CANUFNET<br>
<b>Sent:</b> April 16, 2024 10:56 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> UMass Extension (Dr. Rick Harper Urban Forestry Today) <uft@umass.edu>; Canadian Urban Forest Network <canufnet@list.web.net><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Mark Carroll <environment1st@rogers.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [External Sender] [CANUFNET] Heritage Trees</span></span></p>
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<span style=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">This is where we are with developing a heritage tree bylaw.</span></span></p>
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<span style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">"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></span></p>
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<span style=""><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; border:solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; padding:0cm">Research Existing Policies</span></b></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",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></span></li></ol>
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<span style=""><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif; border:solid #E3E3E3 1.0pt; padding:0cm">Define Criteria for Designation</span></b></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">:
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></span></li></ol>
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<span style=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Helvetica",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
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