On March 30, Ric Jordan, Manager of the Arboretum at the University of Guelph, made a presentation to the Community Development and Environmental Services Committee on behalf of GUFF to remind city council that the time for inaction is past.
Guelph’s urban forest canopy sits at 25%, while the desired level is 40%. We need action on an interim tree protection bylaw NOW, before any more trees are lost.
GUFF’s Requests of the Committee
- We need an interim protective tree bylaw now.
- We need an independent urban forestry department.
- We need a certified forester to direct tree, shade and water interconnection, public education and enforcement of tree maintenance and protection.
- We need an urban forest advisory committee to support this department .
Listen to the audio from the committee meeting HERE.
Sign the Petition:
Download and print the petition. Encourage your friends and neighbours to show their commitment to Guelph’s trees by signing it:
Return complete petitions to GUFF, under the Big Umbrella, at the Guelph Farmers’ Market.
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April 5, 2009 at 6:21 am
wow! excellent slide show. Thank you GUFF for working to keep us shaded. This is an important issue that planners, developers and citizens need to pay attention to if we want to live in surroundings that aren’t all cement like the Flintstones.