Background On January 1, 2021 the new Tree Protection By-law No. 2020-340 came into effect. This By-law replaces the City’s previous Municipal Trees and Natural Areas Protection By-law No. 2006-279 and the Urban Tree Conservation By-law No. 2009-200. It is the result of the Tree By-law Review project, recommended as part of the Council-approved Urban…
In the coming weeks, Forestry services will begin pruning trees adjacent to properties between Woodroffe Ave and Sherbourne Rd. North and South limits include Richmond Rd. and Carling Ave. The work generally consists of but not limited to pruning and removing branches for the health of the tree, clearance of any encroaching trees on infrastructure…
A resident asked the City of Ottawa why healthy young Ash trees were being cut down when they may carry a genetic variant that makes them more resistant to the emerald ash borer (EAB). With respect to the future of ash trees with the presence of emerald ash borer, in Canada there is some very…
On Tuesday, November 17th, the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved amendments to the new Tree Protection By-law, which comes into effect on Friday, January 1. To protect more trees, the by-law reduces the minimum size for a tree to be considered distinctive in inner urban areas. It also revises…
City website for the project: Ottawa.ca Display Boards of the following: Map of the sewer line route Map of the trees that will be cut including those on Moncton Avenue It is anticipated that the tree removals will be completed in early spring 2021 but the City cannot confirm timing until they have a contractor…
The planting of trees will occur once landscaping begins. The Contractor (KEV) is not at the stage of beginning landscaping design work. This work will come once infrastructure design work is completed. Currently, they are updating and maintaining the inventory of trees that have been removed. It is to be noted, that 2 to 1…
Following the removal of ash trees impacted by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) from this woodlot, and subsequent reforestation work, tending and planting operations are now required to ensure successful rehabilitation of the forest. This fall, Forestry Services will have a contractor completing warranty work within the forested areas that were tended and planted in 2019…
As part of its emerald ash borer management strategy, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will be removing 294 ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer in the Shirleys Bay sector of the western Greenbelt on Trail 10 near parking lot P2. Dead trees of other species may also be removed to improve access and allow a safe work environment for the crew undertaking the work. WHEN:…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Forestry’s spring 2020 planting season was postponed and new planting requests were put on hold. We are pleased to inform you that Forestry Services’ fall planting program will run this year and planting requests for 2021 are now being accepted. Planting program information can be found at Ottawa.ca/forestry. The fall…
A new Tree Protection By-law with permit fees, fines and processes will come into effect on Friday, January 1. Council approved a motion to accelerate work on this by-law, which had been delayed due to the City’s response to COVID-19. The new by-law reduces the size of distinctive trees in the inner urban area, which…