Why do we need a new Tree Management Policy?

    Tree management -- in relation to pruning, planting, and removal -- generates a lot of customer service requests to Council, reflecting a lot of community interest in tree issues.

    Why was the policy developed now?

    The policy reflects a growing concern in the community about better protecting local trees and significant vegetation as essential assets for current and future generations. There is an increasing need to preserve and better manage trees, especially those with environmental, heritage, social and cultural significance.

    What does the policy cover?

    The draft policy incorporates many of the common questions received by Council staff about tree management on private property and Council controlled land, including pruning, removal, and planting.