Mount Forest residents rally against proposed tree removal connected to two capital projects Isabel Buckmaster, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MOUNT FOREST ‒ Several residents are concerned the tree removals proposed for two upcoming capital projects will take the ‘forest’ out of Mount Forest.Presented by senior project manager Tammy Stevenson during a capital project Read more
Black Walnut249 Garafraxa St EFergus Approximately 120-130 years old DBH: 95.5 cmHeight: 21 mCanopy: 30 mCarbon Stored: 5.3 tonWater Runoff Mitigated: 692 L Check out all of the winning trees across Southern Ontario here! At over 150 years old, the Black Walnut in the front yard of a Fergus home Read more
Shelley McElroy’s passion for the outdoors led her to become a Tree Inventory volunteer and part of a call to protect and care for trees in Wellington County. Run by Neighbourwoods, part of the Elora Environment Centre, Tree Inventory aims to help communities better understand trees in their urban landscape and Read more
Shout out to the Grand 101 – we are grateful to our local radio station that does so much to promote our work. In April 2021, Toni was interviewed on SwapTalk with McKim and Rob who always make it so fun! You can listen to their conversation about the value of trees, Read more
Listen to Pete speak with Jewel 99.3 about the community’s new program, why it’s important to care for mature trees, and Meaford Tree Trust’s plans for 2021!
Join Tree Trust Founder Toni Ellis for her illuminating conversation with Blake Melnick about the Tree Trust program. Learn about the importance of mature trees – from their historical and cultural significance on the landscape to how they act as a key tool in the fight against climate change. Hope Read more
I’ve lived in Elora for more than 25 years and have always admired four very old sugar maples growing in front of Collins Barrow on the main road between Elora and Fergus. Driving past them always made me feel good. On a route with precious few majestic trees, these were Read more
This summer, manager Toni Ellis spoke to the Grand at 101 about a made-in Centre Wellington program, Tree Trust. Listen to find out how you can help preserve urban trees in your community!