[CANUFNET] Heritage Trees

[Gorby, Erin]

Hi Mark,

The Metro Vancouver Tree Regulations Toolkit<https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-planning/Documents/metro-vancouver-tree-regulations-toolkit-with-appendices-2021-05.pdf> speaks to heritage trees on page 39. It’s a short section that I will paste below, but it also mentions three City’s in BC that have identified ‘heritage trees’ in legislation (Maple Ridge, New Westminster and Surrey) and one in Ontario (Mississauga).

Heritage or Significant trees: A municipality might choose to protect a specific list of trees when:

• Heritage trees have been identified in the community and owners have allowed trees to be placed on a register

• Specific qualities have been defined for trees (e.g., size, health, age, heritage, endangered, uniqueness) that will require a higher standard to be met to remove the tree – a set of criteria, nomination process and community board would typically be required to assess whether trees are significant

Places where this approach is found: Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Surrey, Mississauga (ON)

Cheers,

Erin Gorby (she/her) | Urban Forestry and Park Services Manager| City of Coquitlam
T: 604.927.6330 | W: coquitlam.ca<http://www.coquitlam.ca/>

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.



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Good day to all

This is where we are with developing a heritage tree bylaw.



"Developing a heritage tree bylaw or policy is a great initiative for preserving the natural heritage of your town. While the Ontario Heritage Act provides a framework for heritage preservation, creating additional measures specific to trees can further enhance conservation efforts. Here are some suggestions and examples you might find helpful:

  1.  Research Existing Policies: Look into other municipalities in Ontario or even beyond that have implemented successful heritage tree bylaws or policies. Some examples include Toronto's Significant Tree Bylaw and Vancouver's Heritage Trees Program. Analyze their frameworks, criteria for designation, and enforcement mechanisms to glean insights for your own policy.

  1.  Define Criteria for Designation: Establish clear criteria for designating heritage trees, considering factors such as age, size, rarity, historical significance, cultural importance, and ecological value. This ensures that only trees meeting specific criteria receive protection."

I am looking for anyone or City or Town that might have a good heritage tree bylaw or policy. I am looking to develop one for a small Town in Ontario. We want it to go above and beyond the Ontario Heritage Act or designation. If anyone knows of some good wording or examples that will preserve some of the more recognized or larger trees within a municipality.

Thank you for your attention to this request,

Mark Carroll
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Municipal Consultant
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