Facebook Twitter Instagram

Newsletter Signup

Public Engagement on Proposed Tree Protection & Enhancement Guiding Principles & the Private Tree Bylaw Update

Tree Protection and Enhancement Principles

*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.

Burlington, Ont. — Oct. 21, 2021 — The City of Burlington is looking for public input on proposed Tree Protection and Enhancement Guiding Principles as well as proposed amendments to the Private Tree Bylaw. We are requesting feedback from residents, businesses, developers and forestry professionals on the proposed policy statements and bylaw amendments.

There are two opportunities to provide feedback: online survey and online public information session.

The online survey is open now until Nov. 12, 2021 at getinvolvedburlington.ca/privatetree.

Online information session:

  • Date:                Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021
    Time:                7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Location:          Online. Link will be posted on getinvolvedburlington.ca/privatetree

Staff will be presenting information and receiving feedback on the proposed Tree Protection and Enhancement guiding principles which will form the basis of a new city policy. The focus of the discussion will be on how these guiding principles will help to develop city policies and how they will influence future amendments to the City’s Public and Private Tree Bylaws.

Proposed Tree Protection and Enhancement Guiding Principles

A healthy urban forest improves the quality of life of City of Burlington residents. By providing a framework for protection and enhancement of all trees on public and private property, the City of Burlington’s urban forest will continue to grow with the goal to reach 35 percent tree canopy cover by 2041. A multi-faceted approach is required to meet this goal, which is addressed through four guiding principles:

  • Tree Planting and Replacement
  • Protection and Preservation
  • Asset Maintenance
  • Community Outreach, Education, and Collaboration

To get involved, please visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/privatetree

Links and Resources:

—

*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor’s Media and Digital Communications Specialist

Receive new post notifications by email

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Here are guidelines before you comment, and our expectations before we will post:

  • Be civil. Would you speak this way to a good friend? If not, rewrite.
  • Focus on the issues. Build your argument and make your case in support of your opinion from facts, research or other sources. That way we can all learn. “I disagree with so-and-so because…” is fine; “So-and-so is naïve/stupid  for thinking the way he/she does and here’s why…” is not acceptable.
  • Don’t make personal attacks. Don’t assume motives of those you disagree with, make unfounded allegations, spread rumours, or engage in any other behaviours that would discourage you from participating if someone said this to, or about, you. The Golden Rule applies: Do unto others as you would have done to you. We will edit or not post comments with this type of content.
  • Say it once: When comments from the same individual or individuals become repetitive, going over ground already stated, we reserve the right to close commenting.
  • Use your full, and real, name. If wish to make a comment in public, we expect you will publicly stand behind it with your name. If you don’t want to publicly reveal your name, that’s fine; you are always welcome to share your thoughts with me privately via my email below. I welcome and consider all feedback in making decisions for the community.
  • Have fun, consider and learn. Share your views and read those of others. May we all benefit from a healthy exchange of ideas, and learn a little more about the people in our community, what you think, and what’s important to each of you. You may end up changing your mind about an issue; even if you don’t, we hope everyone will gain a greater understanding of why people have different perspectives.
John Bkila

John Bkila

Newsletter Sign Up

Facebook Twitter Instagram

Phone: 905-335-7777
Email:  mayor@burlington.ca