Beach Triangle Residents Association
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The Beach Triangle Residents Association, Toronto, Ontario
Treeing our Neighbourhood
By Jennifer Hamilton
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The BTRA has been discussing the importance and health of trees our community. At our June AGM we invited Mr. Dean Hart from the City of Toronto Urban Forestry Department. Mr. Hart presented information about the City strategies to maintain tree health and preserve and expand the city’s tree canopy. Most recently, we invited LIVEGREEN TORONTO/EcoSpark to discuss greening projects. The BTRA Executive was pleased to have Ms. Martina Rowley attend our October executive meeting.
Ms. Rowley provided information about other neighbourhood projects which have been successful in planting dozens of trees in various neighbourhoods across Toronto. Projects have ranged in size and scope and have achieved planting of up to 165 trees in some neighbourhoods. A recent initiative was very successful in the Leslieville/Riverdale neighbourhood. LiveGreen/EcoSpark has resources which we could access to support such an initiative in our community.
The BTRA executive will be seeking volunteers to participate in a Tree Project for our neighbourhood. As an older community, many of our front yard trees have been lost and many are nearing the end of their lives. Our first step is to get an inventory of what healthy and damaged trees the city has on record in the Triangle. Secondly we will be appointing a lead volunteer to lead a “Tree Project” in the Triangle. The project would likely involve:
- Doing an inventory of the trees in the Triangle.
- Applying for/coordinating possible funding for the project
- Community member education, raising awareness of the benefits of trees and resources in the City.
- Promoting planting of new trees.
In the meantime, what can you do?
- You can do an inventory of the trees on your property.
- You can send us this information (first name, street address, and list of trees)
- You can contact anyone on the BTRA Board if you are interested in getting involved or learning more about getting (free or subsidized) trees for your property.
- You can educate yourself about keeping your trees healthy and vibrant for the benefit of the entire community.
Some websites that might be of interest:
- http://www.toronto.ca/trees/ City of Toronto Urban Forestry
- http://www.ecospark.ca EcoSpark/LiveGreen
- http://www.toronto.ca/trees/pdfs/FreeTree_Final.pdf Find information on getting a free tree for your front yard!
- http://www.yourleaf.org/ LEAF encourages backyard tree planting at a subsidized cost.
If you are interested in becoming involved as a volunteer to move this initiative forward, email us at: secretary@beachtriangle.com.
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