[CANUFNET] CANUFNET Digest, Vol 98, Issue 3

[Jay Garlough]

Heather, Nicole,

Check out the discussion below about Surrey's  tree conservation bylaw!

Jason.


On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM, <canufnet-request at list.web.net> wrote:

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>    1. Re: CANUFNET Digest, Vol 98,      Issue 2 urban forestry on
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> Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:51:17 -0700
> From: "Whitton, Steve" <SPWhitton at surrey.ca>
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> Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] CANUFNET Digest, Vol 98,        Issue 2 urban
>         forestry on private land
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> Andy,
> I am the Manager of the Trees and Landscape Section for the City of
> Surrey in BC.  Among other things I manage the Tree Protection Bylaw.
> This bylaw deals with the removal and replacement of all trees 30cm and
> over measured 1.4 metres above the ground.  There are no "free" trees.
> All trees can only be removed within a reason under the bylaw.
> We also require a 2 for 1 replacement strategy for all trees removed.
> This is for residential permits, building permits and development
> permits.  However as Manger, I have been giving the homeowners a break
> when I can.
> We require $300 securities for all replacement trees to be given back
> 100% a year after the first inspection at time of planting.  If the
> developer cannot plant all his replacement trees then the money goes to
> a "Green City Fund" which is used by Parks and Engineering to plant
> trees on public land.
>
> I have not found a private property tree bylaw that is as comprehensive
> as the City of Surrey's.  We are starting to keep stats on how many
> trees are saved each year, inspection numbers, etc.  I have a staff of 2
> clerks, 4 inspectors and a landscape architect that reviews all
> landscape plans for commercial/industrial/strata properties + he reviews
> all development permit's arborist reports.
>
> If you would like to discuss this further, please contact me by phone or
> email.  Also please check out our website, the link is below my name.
> We have many initiatives to promote tree planting, fine for tree removal
> without permit, education in local papers, attend arbor days, meet with
> other cities with tree bylaws in the area.
>
> Steve Whitton
> Trees and Landscape Manager
> Ph: 604-591-4505
> www.surrey.ca/treeprotection
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> Hello:
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> I'm looking for any examples you might be aware of dealing with urban
> forestry initiatives on PRIVATE land.  More specifically individuals,
> programs or groups that promote urban forestry beyond tree planting.  Of
> course tree maintenance on private property is well established but I'm
> thinking more of pro-active efforts around planning and management.  If
> you have any suggestions, please send any names, telephone numbers,
> emails addresses OR web site URLs directly to a.kenney at utoronto.ca .
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Andy
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