[CANUFNET] Trees and Capital Construction

[Timothy Yeaman]

Hi Crispin,

Here in Prince Albert we do not have the tools at this time to protect
trees the way I would like to see it carried out.  On that note we did see
a significant amount of trees removed last year for a project and as a
result we will be reviewing our internal processes and have a further
discussion on the roles each Department plays in the role of City Asset
Management.  One of the hurdles to overcome is how we view trees (are they
considered an asset?) and if so then we need to start placing values on
them and the second hurdle, further discussion in house and with Council on
working together to elevate Urban Forestry to a level that is sustainable
and makes sense from a man-power and budget perspective.  It is the small
steps that will matter in protecting the trees for future generations and
recognizing that having this conversation now is crucial to future
planning.  I would be interested to see what comes of your questions as it
could be very useful information for me in our strategic planning.



*Timothy Yeaman*

Parks Manager

Community Services

City Hall | 1084 Central Avenue

Prince Albert SK, S6V 7P3

P: 306.953.4802

F: 306.953.4915

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On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 9:19 AM Wood, Crispin via CANUFNET <
canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

> Hello Folks,
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> A question or two for the municipalities if I may:
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>    1. How does you municipality protect trees when *designing *(not
>    constructing) streetscape renewal projects? i.e. Do you have policy,
>    strategy, orders of council etc?
>    2. How does your municipality compensate for mature trees removed
>    during capital construction (do you have a calculation of value, and is it
>    published in policy, bylaw or strategy)?
>    3. How do you plan for new green infrastructure in the Road
>    Right-of-way (do you have landscape design standards, streetscaping
>    standards, policy to protect or enhance green infrastructure)?
>    4. Are your current tools working?
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> Any responses are appreciated
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> *Crispin Wood, MSFM*
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> *Superintendent of Urban Forestry*
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> *Road Operations & Construction*
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> Transportation & Public Works
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> (902) 225-2774
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> *HΛLIFΛX*
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> PO BOX 1749
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> HALIFAX NS B3J 3A5
> halifax.ca <http://www.halifax.ca/>
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