[CANUFNET] Urban Orchards

[McLeod, Geoff (IS - Parks)]

The City of Saskatoon is currently in the process of doing some fact finding as it pertains to the mass planting of fruit bearing trees and shrubs. I would like to know who out there is familiar with any urban orchard type scenarios that have been planted in cities.  This could range from small scale plantings in community gardens to larger scale plantings is green spaces.  What are the successes and challenges?  What are minimum requirements for having such a set up? What resources such as community input and commitment, etc etc etc.

Thank you for your input.

Geoff McLeod

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."


Geoff McLeod
BSc, BSF, MSc
Superintendent
Urban Forestry and Pest Management

City of Saskatoon
Parks Branch
Ph: 306.975.2537  Fax: 306.975.3034
Email: geoff.mcleod at saskatoon.ca




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