[CANUFNET] planting trees

[Tim Yeaman via CANUFNET]

Good morning John, 

Could you pass that article along, I looked at the Vancouver Sun website and could not find it.  

Thanks 

Timothy G. Yeaman
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City of North Battleford
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From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of JPM TREE SERVICE via CANUFNET
Sent: August 30, 2017 7:50 AM
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Subject: [CANUFNET] planting trees

All,

In today’s Vancouver Sun newspaper there is an article about the summer drought stress we are experiencing and its possible long term effects on mature trees i.e.  its likely to shorten their lifespans, as well as waiting til next year to see if newly-planted trees will indeed leaf out. For recent stats, Howard Normann, Director of Parks notes that the city spends between $ 500 to $ 700 to plant a new tree and that 1500 to 2000 street trees are put in each year.
Notably, the tree bylaw stipulates that a replacement tree must be at least 6 cm (2.4 “) measured 15 cm (6 “) above grade OR 3.5 metres (11.5 “) high. I suspect that other municipalities have similar size requirements. Summer watering bags are now becoming quite common on our local trees.

Best,

John Martyn, Consulting Arborist
JPM Tree Service
Since 1996
Coquitlam, BC
604.789.4045