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City of Ottawa Tree Planting Programs

City of Ottawa Tree Planting Programs. April 22nd, 2015. Kendra Labrosse Landscape Architect, Planting and Community Engagement Unit Forestry Services . Tree Planting Programs. Trees in Trust Program Commemorative Tree Program School Yard Tree Planting Grant Program

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City of Ottawa Tree Planting Programs

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  1. City of OttawaTree Planting Programs April 22nd, 2015 Kendra Labrosse Landscape Architect, Planting and Community Engagement Unit Forestry Services

  2. Tree Planting Programs • Trees in Trust Program • Commemorative Tree Program • School Yard Tree Planting Grant Program • Streetscape and Park Tree Planting • Emerald Ash Borer Planting • Community Tree Plantings • Green Acres Program

  3. Trees in Trust • Tree planting on the City-owned portion of the road allowance in front of a residence • City plants- Resident waters • No charge to the homeowner

  4. Commemorative Tree Program • Tree planting in memory of an individual • City plants the tree in a City Park • Cost recovery • Plaque additional cost

  5. Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program • Up to $10,000 per project for tree planting • Funding Available in Trees or Dollars • No matching funds required Application Deadline • June 1st for spring projects the following year

  6. Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program Eligible Projects • Tree planting initiatives on school grounds within the City of Ottawa • Applicants must commit to the long-term maintenance of the trees • School board, principal, and custodian must support the initiative

  7. Who May Apply Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program • Student/ Parent Councils • School Environment/ Garden Clubs • Other not-for-profit interest groups associated with the school

  8. Streetscape and Park Tree Planting • Replacement and new tree planting along streets, in parks and at City facilities • Work with Community Groups on appropriate location for new trees in their community

  9. Emerald Ash Borer Strategy • Selective Tree injections • Tree removal • Wood movement and disposal • Tree Planting • Outreach and Education

  10. EAB Tree Planting Interplanting and Replacements Ash tree New tree (maple)

  11. EAB Reforestation

  12. Community Engagement • Community Tree Plantings • Buckthorn Removal

  13. Green Acres Rural Reforestation Program • Reforestation in partnership with private land owners • Cost sharing • Administered through the Conservation Authorities

  14. Tree Planting Operations • Waterbags • watering

  15. Tree Planting Operations

  16. Tree Planting Operations

  17. Tree Watering • Water bags • Hose Trucks • Mechanical Arm Trucks

  18. Establishment Tree Pruning • Structural pruning of young trees • Mulch • Stake removal • Tree protection Before After

  19. For more information… www.ottawa.ca/forestry Call 3-1-1

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