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By Author: Erik Gartner Olsen
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What are my responsibilities as a homeowner?
If a tree is located on private property, the property owner is responsible for ensuring its health and ongoing maintenance.

Tree preservation, removal, and replacement throughout the city are governed by the city's Tree Bylaw (Bylaw No. 4091, 2010). This bylaw also details the process for obtaining a tree removal permit. While routine pruning does not require a permit, tree removal or severe cutting may.

Please refer to the flowchart below to determine whether your proposed tree work requires a permit.

How are trees managed in new developments?
In new developments where a "forest edge" is created along a protected stream or watercourse, the owner or developer is responsible for mitigating the "edge effect" caused by tree clearing. They must ensure that remaining trees adjacent to the stream are not put at risk.

Developers are required to work with qualified professionals to ensure full compliance with environmental regulations.

Construction, Value & Maintenance
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An ISA-Certified Arborist can help you evaluate tree removal options and recommend measures for tree protection, such as fencing or selective removal.

Tree Care as an Investment
Think of tree care as a long-term investment. A healthy tree increases in value as it matures, delivering significant returns by:

Boosting property values

Enhancing neighborhood aesthetics

Improving air quality

Reducing energy costs through summer shade and winter wind protection

For guidance on proper pruning, consult an ISA-Certified Arborist or review basic pruning guidelines.

City Tree Watering Program
In 2015, the city launched a new tree watering initiative to improve the establishment and survival rate of young and recently planted trees.

Schedule: Watering bags are installed on young street trees every May and refilled bi-weekly until late September, after which they are removed and stored for reuse in future seasons.

How Residents Can Help: Residents are encouraged to supplement the city's efforts by filling the bags once or twice a week.

How to Fill the Bag: If the water level is low, simply lift the tag at the top of the bag to expose the fill opening, insert a hose, and fill.

While community assistance is voluntary, this extra boost helps young trees stay vigorous and pest-resistant, particularly during extended dry spells.

Impact: In 2018, approximately 3,000 trees benefited from watering bags, significantly reducing mortality rates and ensuring strong, healthy growth across the city.

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