Niagara-on-the-Lake is getting $175,000 to develop its first Urban Forestry Management Plan.
The funding comes from the federal government through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative.
The plan will guide how the Town protects and manages its urban forest, including tree planting, canopy targets, maintenance and forest health.
As part of the work, the Town is creating an inventory of municipal trees in its five urban areas, looking at species, location, size and condition.
Residents have also had a chance to provide input through a community survey.
The Town says the information will help shape a long-term plan for protecting and growing Niagara-on-the-Lake’s tree canopy.
(Written by: Brandon Warby)