[CANUFNET] CANUFNET Digest, Vol 110, Issue 2
LEAF - Janet McKay
janet at yourleaf.org
Tue Mar 4 10:50:25 EST 2014
Hi Shelley
We are a non-profit organization that offers a Subsidized Tree Planting
Program to residents of Toronto and York Region. Our main service has been
focused on backyards for various reasons (fewer utility conflicts, greater
soil volumes, less damage from salt and vandalism, fewer issues w property
lines, etc.). LEAF enters into funding agreements with partners
(municipalities, utility companies, etc.) that have an interest in
increasing canopy cover. This allows us to subsidize the service and
provide educational components that ensure right tree right place. Property
owners pay approximately $150 - $200 per tree, and they receive a site
consultation with arborist to select species and location, 5 to 8 foot
native tree, full planting service and follow up support. (We also offer
native shrubs as well). We find that when people invest a significant
amount in the tree, they take better care of it. The nature of our program
also allows for 5 points of contact with the homeowner (application,
appointment booking, consultation, planting, follow up) where we can deliver
and reinforce tree care messages. As you all know, getting the trees in the
ground is one thing but engaging people as educated tree stewards is
another!
We offer a DIY version of the program in the northern parts of York Region
(since these areas quite far and making visits to individual properties is
cost-prohibitive). Participants complete an online application, watch a
series of educational videos, complete a quiz and then get personalized
advice on species and planting locations. They can order smaller stock for
pick up or larger stock for delivery. They plant themselves, back yard or
front yard -wherever they choose.
We are currently looking a potential partnerships with municipalities to
deliver a hybrid of the above two programs, which would be appropriate for
the front yard planting scenario where there is inadequate municipal
property for planting street trees. LEAF would provide a consultation to
the homeowner in order to ensure right tree right place and then deliver a
potted tree. Homeowners would plant themselves, taking on responsibility
for determining property lines and underground locates. There is interest
from some municipalities in this approach as it helps them avoid having to
deal with the legalities and issues surrounding private property planting,
but ensures that good species and planting locations are selected so that
future costs of conflicts and maintenance are avoided. It also provides
one-on-one time with the homeowner during the consultation to deliver tree
care and preventative maintenance advice that is crucial to long term health
of the trees. And LEAF would also be there to answer future tree care
questions homeowners might have, further reducing the burden on
municipalities to provide that advice to callers. This model is still in
the development stage but I'd love to chat with any representatives of GTA
municipalities that are interested.
All info on our existing programs can be found at www.yourleaf.org
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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Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 13:43:24 -0700
From: Trevor Thistle <trevor.thistle at edmonton.ca>
To: Canadian Urban Forest Network <canufnet at list.web.net>
Cc: Kelly Calvez <kelly.calvez at edmonton.ca>
Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] Agreements for tree planting on private
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Hi Shelley,
I'm so happy to read your email. The City of Edmonton recently did a project
like this where private property lines extended to close to the sidewalks to
allow planting. We had to seek permission from adjacent property owners to
plant on their property. Kelly Calvez was the project manager.
Kelly, If you have time could you provide some information to Shelley on the
details of the planting agreements for the 99 street project?
Thanks,
Trevor Thistle B.Sc. (Forestry)
Urban Forester & ISA Certified Municipal Arborist The City of Edmonton,
Forestry, Beautification, and Environmental Management
Ph: (780) 944-7833
Fax: (780) 496-4978
Cell: (780) 913-5893
On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Shelley Vescio
<SVescio at thunderbay.ca>wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> We recently had Urban Design Guidelines developed for our City with
> detailed streetscape designs for a few of our main arterials. The
> consultant recommended planting trees on private property on stretches
> where City property was not available. Have other cities utilized
> private property for planting and, if so, what types of agreements
> have you entered into with the landowners? Thanks very much.
>
> Shelley
>
>
>
> Shelley Vescio M.Sc.F. RPF
>
> City Forester
>
> City of Thunder Bay Parks Division
>
> 111 Syndicate Ave. South
>
> Thunder Bay, ON
>
> P7E 6S4
>
> work (807) 625-2473
>
> fax (807) 625-3258
>
> www.thunderbay.ca/urbanforestry
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Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 22:07:23 +0000
From: Ian Wilson <IWilson at kelowna.ca>
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Cc: Blair Stewart <bstewart at kelowna.ca>
Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] Agreements for tree planting on private
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About 5 years ago in Kelowna we came up with a program called
"Neighbourwoods" that helps provide subsidized trees for private properties.
We borrowed the original idea from John Giedraitis in Texas, except that in
the Texas program they would get city crews to plant the trees, in our case
the property owner pays a small amount for a subsidized tree and plants it
themselves (we give them instructions). They are responsible for all
maintenance. We charge a small fee for the trees to help offset costs but
also so that the owners have some investment in keeping their trees alive
and healthy.
The premise of our program is that in order to make a significant difference
in influencing tree canopy in the city, we really have to increase tree
cover on private properties. And private owners also help share the load of
maintenance responsibilities.
The program has been very successful and sells out of trees every time
(usually around 400 or more trees per event). It has been held most years
(pending funding) in either spring or fall. We advertise the event and
folks sign up on-line. They have to be a resident of Kelowna and are
limited to 1 tree per property (although we've entertained the idea of more
trees in future). People sign up for their preferred tree and are given a
choice of 4-5 species that do well in our climate.
We then go out and get a good deal from local nurseries to buy these trees
at wholesale prices. We charge the public about $30 per tree which can
cover most of the cost of the tree (these are usually 15 gallon trees but
are generally pretty large). We hold a one day event on a Saturday where
folks come and pick up their trees and get instructions on planting and tree
care. At our next event we're going to be working with a local Rotary club
to help provide volunteer labour and keep costs down.
Ian Wilson
City of Kelowna
From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Trevor
Thistle
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 12:43 PM
To: Canadian Urban Forest Network
Cc: Kelly Calvez
Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] Agreements for tree planting on private property
Hi Shelley,
I'm so happy to read your email. The City of Edmonton recently did a project
like this where private property lines extended to close to the sidewalks to
allow planting. We had to seek permission from adjacent property owners to
plant on their property. Kelly Calvez was the project manager.
Kelly, If you have time could you provide some information to Shelley on the
details of the planting agreements for the 99 street project?
Thanks,
Trevor Thistle B.Sc. (Forestry)
Urban Forester & ISA Certified Municipal Arborist The City of Edmonton,
Forestry, Beautification, and Environmental Management
Ph: (780) 944-7833
Fax: (780) 496-4978
Cell: (780) 913-5893
On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Shelley Vescio
<SVescio at thunderbay.ca<mailto:SVescio at thunderbay.ca>> wrote:
Hi Everyone,
We recently had Urban Design Guidelines developed for our City with detailed
streetscape designs for a few of our main arterials. The consultant
recommended planting trees on private property on stretches where City
property was not available. Have other cities utilized private property for
planting and, if so, what types of agreements have you entered into with the
landowners? Thanks very much.
Shelley
Shelley Vescio M.Sc.F. RPF
City Forester
City of Thunder Bay Parks Division
111 Syndicate Ave. South
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6S4
work (807) 625-2473<tel:%28807%29%20625-2473>
fax (807) 625-3258<tel:%28807%29%20625-3258>
www.thunderbay.ca/urbanforestry<http://www.thunderbay.ca/urbanforestry>
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Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 09:00:40 -0500
From: "Michael Richardson" <mrtree at kos.net>
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Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] Agreements for tree planting on private
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I take the original question to refer to situations where the municipality's
street tree planting program incorporates private property adjacent to
municipal property.
I have a few question about the approach of planting municipal trees on
private property.
Who owns the tree?
Who maintains the tree?
Can the property owner remove the tree?
What about subsequent owners of the property, do they have an obligation to
the municipality?
And as Shelley Vescio asks what (legal) agreements are created?
Michael
> On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Shelley Vescio
> <SVescio at thunderbay.ca<mailto:SVescio at thunderbay.ca>> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
> We recently had Urban Design Guidelines developed for our City with
> detailed streetscape designs for a few of our main arterials. The
> consultant recommended planting trees on private property on stretches
> where City property was not available. Have other cities utilized
> private property for planting and, if so, what types of agreements
> have you entered into with the landowners? Thanks very much.
> Shelley
>
> Shelley Vescio M.Sc.F. RPF
> City Forester
> City of Thunder Bay Parks Division
> 111 Syndicate Ave. South
> Thunder Bay, ON
> P7E 6S4
> work (807) 625-2473<tel:%28807%29%20625-2473>
> fax (807) 625-3258<tel:%28807%29%20625-3258>
> www.thunderbay.ca/urbanforestry<http://www.thunderbay.ca/urbanforestry
> >
>
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