Background The City of Ottawa has two tree by-laws—the Municipal Trees and Natural Areas Protection By-law, 2006-279, which covers all municipally owned trees, and the Urban Tree Conservation By-law, 2009-200, which applies to a portion of privately owned trees within the urban boundary dependent on property size and tree size. Following the completion of the Urban Forest…
Plant a tree by your home The City’s Trees in Trust program needs your help to find suitable locations for street trees. Street trees are available by request on a first come, first served basis. If your City-owned street frontage lacks a tree and you have the time and commitment to help care for one,…
Hello, As part of its emerald ash borer management strategy, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing over 525 ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer, which are located along the Greenbelt Pathway West between Carling Avenue and Corkstown Road in the western Greenbelt. Dead trees of other species may also be removed…
As part of its emerald ash borer management strategy, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing 550 ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer, which are located along Watts Creek Pathway and Corkstown Road in the western Greenbelt. Dead trees of other species may also be removed to improve access and allow for…
As part of its regular maintenance work, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing eight dead trees and branches located in the western part of the Mud Lake area. The work will be undertaken during the week of February 11, 2019, between 7 am and 5 pm, weather permitting, and should take two days…
The City developed the following proposed tree planting plans for Britannia Park in 2019: The links above will display the different areas of the park, the location and the species of trees. Please send your comments using the Contact Us form.