[CANUFNET] CANUFNET Digest, Vol 76, Issue 13
LEAF - Janet McKay
janet at yourleaf.org
Mon Apr 11 10:33:41 EDT 2011
Another related challenge is the way that soil is treated (or mistreated!)
during the development process. The lack of quantity and quality of soil in
new developments makes is challenging if not impossible to establish
healthy, large-growing native species. We operate a subsidized backyard
tree planting program - the cost of this private property planting is shared
between property owners and our funding partners (mainly municipalities and
utility companies). If anyone has suggestions for best ways to advocate for
soil preservation in the planning/development process, please let me know.
Is this an issue to tackle municipality by municipality or is there a role
here for provincial standards/guidelines through the planning act, building
code or some other mechanism?
Janet McKay, Executive Director
LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests)
Artscape Wychwood Barns
253-601 Christie St
Toronto, ON M6G 4C7
416-413-9244 x17
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: High density housing and tree planting (John & Carolyn Howden)
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Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:17:43 -0400
From: John & Carolyn Howden <jhowden at rogers.com>
Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] High density housing and tree planting
To: Canadian Urban Forest Network <canufnet at list.web.net>
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Agreed. It would also appear that this picture also touches on a
previous issue that was addressed not too long ago and that being the need
for adequate soil exposure around the base of the tree.
Bohdan Kowalyk wrote:
> More information is needed about the details (history, species, sites,
> ownership, satisfaction with) of this Philadelphia example and other
> similar ones elsewhere to see how relevant they may be compared
> with current urban requirements and standards.
>
> Bohdan
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James Urban <mailto:urbantree at toad.net>
> To: Canadian Urban Forest Network <mailto:canufnet at list.web.net>
> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 3:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] High density housing and tree planting
>
> Friends
>
> Please note the following example from Philadelphia Pa.
> Densification does not mean you cannot plant trees or even grow
> trees. it is all about the resources needed to accomplish the
> goals not that they cannot be accomplished
>
> Jim Urban
> Urban Trees + Soils
> 410 263 4838
>
>
> On Apr 8, 2011, at 11:53 AM, Ian Wilson wrote:
>
>> We?ve had some similar issues in Kelowna, because much of the new
>> development is happening on hillsides. In these areas, the roads
>> are narrower and so are the building lots. In some cases we?ve
>> said we don?t want street trees because it?s too narrow. However
>> you might be able to work with your development bylaw and require
>> that the trees get planted elsewhere on the private property (in
>> the back yard) if there?s enough space. That way you still get
>> the environmental benefits but not the maintenance costs.
>> Ian Wilson
>> City of Kelowna
>> From: canufnet-bounces at list.web.net
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>> Behalf Of Nielsen, Astrid
>> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 8:37 AM
>> To: canufnet at list.web.net <mailto:canufnet at list.web.net>
>> Subject: [CANUFNET] High density housing and tree planting
>> Hi urban foresters,
>> With a mandate of intensification, our City of Ottawa planning
>> department is facing pressure to decrease the setbacks from home
>> to the city right-of-ways down to 3 m. This would mean that trees
>> could be planted as close as 3.5 m from the home, which could
>> cause complications down the road from a tree trimming
>> perspective. Are other jurisdictions facing this same pressure,
>> and if so, how close to the homes are you allowing trees to be
>> planted?
>> I would be interested to know if other jurisdictions have
>> developed species specific guidelines for how close trees can be
>> planted to homes. Any information on this would be very useful.
>> Thanks!
>> Astrid Nielsen, RPF | Forester | Forestry Services | City of
>> Ottawa |
>> , 100 Constellation Ave. | Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 6J8| ( (613)
>> 580-2400 x15258 | Fax: (613)580-2611
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