Thank you to everyone who participated in the first round of engagement on Burlington’s Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). In the first round, you were asked for input to inform the vision, principles, goals and recommendations for the draft UFMP. The draft UFMP is now available for your review on the project page. Please provide your feedback at a public information session and/or through an online survey.
Background
The UFMP will provide the strategic direction important to managing the urban forest in response to new pressures and challenges related to urban development, climate change, extreme weather and invasive pests.
This plan identifies opportunities on both public and private lands and focuses on five key areas:
- Management and Implementation
- Community Engagement and Stewardship
- Protection and Preservation
- Replenishment and Enhancement
- Tree Health and Risk Management
We want to hear from you
Public Information Sessions (in-person and online options)
Residents are invited to attend a public information session in-person or online to learn about the City of Burlington’s proposed UFMP.
The session will feature information from City staff and urban forestry experts. Participants will have an opportunity to provide input and ask questions.
Date: June 7, 2022
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Tansley Woods Recreation Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way.
Residents participating online via Zoom need to register for the meeting link at getinvolvedburlington.ca/ufmp.
Information Session for Industry Professionals
A separate information session for industry professionals such as arborists, landscapers and developers is planned for June 9 by invitation only. If you would like to attend, please email city@burlington.ca.
Online survey
An online survey to collect feedback is available until June 30 at getinvolvedburlington.ca/ufmp.
Next steps
Once feedback is collected from residents and industry professionals, the UFMP will be finalized. The final master plan and report will be presented to Burlington City Council in late 2023.
Progress updates and milestones will be shared on getinvolvedburlington.ca/ufmp.
Connection to Burlington’s Climate Initiatives
Trees and natural areas, or green infrastructure, are an important part of being a climate resilient community. Trees capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They also provide shade and cooling, reducing the urban heat island effect, and help reduce runoff and erosion when it rains.
Restoring our natural environment helps to increase biodiversity and provides suitable habitats for pollinators.
Interested in finding more about the City’s climate initiatives? Visit burlington.ca/climatechange or check out other Take Action Burlington blog posts.
Take Action Burlington! Let’s come together to manage and care for our urban forest that will benefit the natural environment and our future generations. Collectively we can make a difference.
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