[CANUFNET] Incentives

Thu Jan 19 16:20:42 EST 2017

Shawn, although we do not offer huge incentives, we did provide free of charge planted trees for boulevards in front of homes.  Russell Eirich and I also did a cost benefit analysis with Sask Power back in 2013 to demonstrate how much money can be saved by planting trees, in summer for cooling and in particular in winter to reduce wind chill.  I have provided many homeowners that data to demonstrate how tree planting will benefit our customers.
Glenn Chernick
Forestry Technician
City of Regina
9h 306 535 4623

From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Thiessen, Billie-Jo via CANUFNET
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 11:16 AM
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Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] Incentives

Hi Shawn!

I like this "out-of-the box", positive approach.  This is something that I have considered as we work with homeowners to retain trees on City property (I only deal with public trees).  I definitely think this is worth exploring, but I expect it will be a complex idea to develop.  We all know that urban trees offer monetary benefits.  This approach would use development as an opportunity to highlight just that.

Do you mind if I forward this email to our Inter-municipal Tree Bylaw Discussion Group?

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From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Hamilton, Emily via CANUFNET
Sent: January-19-17 8:51 AM
To: Shawn Gurney; Canadian Urban Forest Network
Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] Incentives

Hello Shawn,

Thanks for the comment. I too would like to hear from others if they are using that type of system - or want to try. It's an idea that's been tossed around, but I have not yet seen implemented.

Regards,
Emily

Emily Hamilton | Environmental Technician - Arboriculture

CITY OF SURREY
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From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Shawn Gurney via CANUFNET
Sent: January-19-17 7:16 AM
To: 'canufnet at list.web.net'
Subject: [CANUFNET] Incentives

Hi all,

I'm joining this conversation late but have a question for the group.  Is anyone successfully employing incentive based approaches to tree protection and replanting as their primary Urban Forest sustainability tool?  Not the type of incentive realized by not being fined nor the type of incentive felt when one is trying to recoup their security deposit.  I'm talking the "direct benefit to the customer" type of incentives such as reduced property taxes or utility charges for sustaining  healthy canopy cover and pervious surfaces or tree vouchers for new trees.

Thanks,

Shawn Gurney, Dipl. Tech.
Urban Forester,
Parks, Recreation and Culture
(604) 853-5485 lcl. 5884
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