[CANUFNET] Urban Orchards

[LEAF - Michelle Bourdeau]

Hi Geoff,

There is a community orchard in Toronto that started up about 2-3 years
ago. I bet Susan Poizner from this project could provide a lot of insight!

http://communityorchard.ca/



On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM, McLeod, Geoff (IS - Parks) <
Geoff.McLeod at saskatoon.ca> wrote:

> 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.****
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