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Waterloo Region Tree Trust at St. Jerome’s University
“How old do you think the tree is?” Jim Robson, the Director of Facilities at St. Jerome’s University, asked me this question while we stared upwards into the branches of a large, spreading bur oak on the university campus. The tree sits near Laurel Creek and has obviously been providing Read more…
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Tune in March 18 at 7:00pm
Tune in to 88.7 The River for Mind, Body & Spirit, hosted by Erin Kiers, as local environmentalists from the Mount Forest Green Team and Tree Trust share exciting details about their upcoming initiatives and discuss their passion for protecting the environment. Join us for an inspiring conversation and learn about Read more…
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New Tree Trust chapter launching in Erin later this year
The idea was sparked after local residents reached out with questions about protecting older trees in their area. Nicola Gailits, Tree Trust’s Erin community lead shared that while tree planting is important, many people forget the value of the trees that are already standing. She explained that mature trees can Read more…
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Arborist Workshop- Sept 12th
Save the date for this arborist workshop! Purchase early bird tickets for $150 until May 31st Be sure to sign up, as its limited to 75 Attendees This full-day workshop combines lectures, case studies, and outdoor field learning, Be ready to engage, and learn arboriculture techniques to help clients retain Read more…
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RCYC Board announced its partnership with Tree Trust to enhance the Memorial Tree Program
The Toronto Islands serve as a vital natural barrier, shielding downtown Toronto fromwind and storm surges off Lake Ontario. However, recent losses of trees on the Islands,particularly those of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC), highlight the impact ofsevere storms in 2017 and 2019. To aid in restoring the island’s Read more…
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Town of Blue Mountain Sycamore cared for
Arboreal Inc., led by arborist James Houghton, worked on an 85-year-old American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) to improve its structural stability and safety. A large fracture in the Northern co-dominant stem required significant canopy reductions to balance the tree and reduce wind resistance. The team reduced limbs over the road to Read more…
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Amur Cork in Mount Forest maintained
Tober Tree Management LTD, led by arborist Manuela De Medeiros, recently worked on an Amur Cork in Mount Forest. Pruning was done to enhance the tree’s health and structural integrity, the neighbouring Manitoba maple tree was removed to allow for sunlight and space, accommodating the easterly side of the Amur Read more…
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Two Silver Maples cared for in Kitchener
Baum Tree Care worked on two Silver Maples, each about 80 years old. For Tree 1, the focus was on managing its structure to enhance its longevity and safety. Dead branches were removed to eliminate potential hazards and reduce the risk of decay. The removal of large dead central stems, Read more…