Non-Native Species
Trees are an important part of our environment’s health. They filter water, reduce erosion, produce oxygen, serve has habitats and provide many other ecological and environmental benefits; however, it is…
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Species at Risk
Definition and examples A number of tree and shrub species are listed under the Endangered Species Act in Ontario. This act seeks “to protect species that are at risk and…
Million Tree Challenge Award Winners
The first Million Tree Challenge Awards were presented to five well-deserving Partners in London’s Million Tree Challenge on October 20, 2016 at the annual A Toast to Trees event. These…
Pests
There are many pests throughout Southwestern Ontario and in London that have caused extensive damage and death to trees. Typically, these are non-native insects that have been brought over from…
Volunteer Spotlight – January 2014
Name: Gail Dimson Volunteer Since: 2012 Volunteered as: A tree guru and as a connecting link between ReForest London and the Friends of the London Civic Garden Complex Reflections on…
Volunteer Spotlight – February 2014
Name: Christine Strupat Volunteer Since: Spring 2013 Volunteered As: GIS Assistant, Neighbourhood Tree Captain, Community Liaison, Tree Planter Autobiography: My passion for the environment was sparked at a young age…
Diseases
Just like humans, trees are susceptible to disease. Diseases usually occur from open wounds in branches or in the trunk, through trauma-induced defoliation, or through other environmental stressors that weaken…
Invasive Species
Invasive tree species are non-native trees that are introduced into local areas or environments and quickly outcompete the native species. Typically, these invasive species get brought over accidentally by animals…
Volunteer Spotlight – March 2014
Name: Matthew Robertson Volunteer Since: Summer 2012 Volunteered As: Million Tree Challenge Action Team – Residential, National Tree Day – Tree Giveaway, Tree Planter Autobiography: Born and raised in London, Matt…
London’s Urban Growth Strategy
Developed in June 2014, the Urban Growth Strategy is “a plan that engages citizens and outlines the necessary steps the City of London must take to protect, enhance, and monitor…
Volunteer Spotlight – April 2014
Name: Jason Jordan Volunteer since: May 2010 Volunteer as: Tree Guru, Community Liaison, Parks Action Team member, Tree Planter and Buckthorn Buster. Autobiography : I have lived in London most…
Boulevard Tree Protection By-law
Bylaw Number: 03-2021 Date of Adoption: 01/25/2021 By-law The Boulevard Tree Protection by-law’s purpose is the prohibition or regulation of the destruction or injuring of trees on boulevards in London….
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