West Vancouver’s Walking Its Tree Talk!
Last week’s announcement may have gone under the radar of most people (including myself), but this is very, very welcome news both in the 500 trees to be planted, and the general direction of the District. West Vancouver is walking its Urban Forest Management Plan tree talk.
From the District of West Vancouver website:
“The funding [$326,600 from the federal government and $81,650 from the District of WV] will enable the planting of 500 trees of varying species within the District, including in high density areas, and on streets and on slopes where trees are needed to provide shading, and to minimize runoff and erosion during heavy rain by absorbing excess water.
This planting program will support the District’s target of 52% tree canopy cover, a part of the 15-year vision of West Vancouver’s Urban Forest Management Plan.
Mayor Mark Sager shares, “West Vancouver is grateful to our Federal Government for their support of our urban forest which is essential to our community’s character, health, and well-being.
Healthy trees and resilient forests have helped our community mitigate and adapt to climate change, with benefits of this work including rainwater management, slope stabilization, shading and cooling of our creeks and streets, storing carbon to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and providing habitat for wildlife.
By planting healthy trees that are resilient to the changing climate, we will continue to enhance our urban forest to deliver benefits across this beautiful community.”