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MattersEnvironmentFirst seen Jun 20, 2022Last discussed Jul 18, 2022

Tree retention policy

A motion proposed making tree retention a priority and requiring a separate permit to remove mature trees during development. This could add oversight to tree removal on development sites; no cost or implementation details are provided.

Where it stands: Tree-retention motion notice listed Jul 18, 2022; no decision is recorded in the provided history.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. July 18, 2022· Council

    Notice of motion proposes priority for retaining mature trees

    Notice of Motion regarding establishing tree retention as a priority and requiring a separate permit for removal of mature trees on developments.

  2. June 20, 2022·Notice of motion

    Councillor Szpak proposed a notice of motion to prioritize tree and natural space retention during rezoning, and to create a permit for removal of mature trees.