Bronwyn Clement & Connie Clement, Toronto Island Community To help you think through how to talk with a neighbour about these concerns, we found a couple of helpful resources. Queensland, Australia’s government provides a step-by-step guide to neighbour disputes that offers advice about consulting your neighbour that begins with: Talk Read more…
June 2023:Oak wilt has been found in a residential area in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This is the first confirmed detection of oak wilt in Canada.To help prevent the spread of this detection, movement restrictions are in place on affected properties. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is working with other Read more…
We’ve been receiving a lot of inquiries about tree protection policies. Here are two helpful resources to help guide you through the process: 1. Tree Protection Policy and Specifications for Construction Near Trees 2. Tree Preservation Guidelines (download or read below) Establishment of Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) Tree preservation measures, Read more…
Jenny Bull & Anne Kotyk, Toronto Island Community Professor Pricklethorn says: “Plant the right tree in the right place!” Do you want a cooler yard in summer? Did you lose trees in your yard to flooding? Do you want to beautify your environment and encourage biodiversity? Plant a Tree! Here Read more…
Sheila Murray-Belisle, Toronto Island Community Pruning Pruning removes dead and dying branches, allowing room for new, healthy growth and protecting the surrounding area from damage. It also deters pest and animal infestations. The best time to trim trees is late fall to early spring. Be careful of trimming in early Read more…
Bronwyn Clement & Connie Clement, Toronto Island Community To help you think through how to talk with a neighbour about these concerns, we found a couple of helpful resources. Queensland, Australia’s government provides a step-by-step guide to neighbour disputes that offers advice about consulting your neighbour that begins with: Talk Read more…