Forestry Spring Update
The calendar told us that spring arrived last month but admittedly, it was a little hard to believe until just recently! Our Forestry staff have been busy in all kinds…
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Private Land Tree Planting Program: Plant Your Place!
The City’s new Private Land Tree Planting Program called Plant Your Place! is launching on Monday, March 31. Trees play a vital role in our city. They: With 40% of…
Tree Trimming and Power Outage – November 27 and December 7
On November 27, 2024, Hydro Ottawa will be undertaking tree trimming and vegetation management. For Hydro Ottawa’s contractor, Asplundh Canada, to perform this work safely, a power outage is required…
Committee approves investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resiliency
The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025(link is external), including key investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resiliency. This budget…
See the forest from the tree: a look inside the City of Ottawa’s tree planting season
First, I would like to thank the City of Ottawa for allowing me, a humble tree, the opportunity to talk with you today. Then again, who else would be better…
Ottawa is putting down roots for the future
The City of Ottawa has a 20-year strategic Urban Forest Management Plan called Putting Down Roots for the Future. Ottawa’s urban forest includes all trees on both public and private property. As…
Public Works crews still hard at work after April 5 weather event
We have now entered the fourth week of recovery efforts following the April 5 significant weather event. Public Works remains in activated operations and work continues across the City. For…
Bay Ward’s Spring 2022 Tree Planting Update
Bay Ward 7 Tree Planting Update Forestry Services’ spring caliper tree planting program is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 29th and will run until the end of June. This…
Tree Information Report – 840 Alpine
When I was notified that the demolition permits were issued for 830-840 Alpine, I contacted the City to re-confirm that the significant tree at this location was protected. I was…
Tree Removal: 11 Myrle Ave
Tree Location: 11 Myrle AveLocation Name (if applicable): W side of the yardSpecies: Acer RubrumSize (cm): 53Ownership: PrivateReason for Removal: Condition of treeTree removal permit issued: YesCondition of Permit: Planting…
Tree Removal at 28 Aero Dr.
Tree Location: 28 Aero DrLocation Name (if applicable): frontSpecies:Pinus strobusSize (cm): 44Ownership: CityReason for Removal: Condition of treeTree removal permit issued: Not applicableCondition of Permit: Will be reassessed for replanting…
Tree removal at 2145 Queensgrove Rd.
Tree Location: 2145 Queensgrove Rd.Location Name (if applicable): Rear yardSpecies: Acer, Norway MapleSize (cm): 77Ownership: PrivateReason for Removal: Condition of treeTree removal permit issued: YesCondition of Permit: Planting of 1…
Fall 2021 Tree Planting Update
Forestry Services’ fall tree planting program has now ended with the recent start of winter conditions. Due to unforeseen circumstances delaying their planting work this fall, they have postponed the…
Tree removal at 132 James Cummings Ave.
Nov 18, 2021 – 102004037: Site visit and reviewed arborist report. Tree is causing septic issues. Poor location for a tree. Permit issued to Croft Tree Experts. A replacement tree…
Over two million trees planted in Green Acres program
Ottawa – The City’s Green Acres Reforestation Program reached a major milestone this year, with the planting of the two millionth tree. The program is a partnership between the City…
Tree removal : 90 Kirby St
Tree #1 Tree Location: 90 Kirby st-Location Name (if applicable): Species:CEDAR EASTERN WHITE_THUJA OCCIDENTALISSize (cm): 33Ownership: PrivateReason for Removal: Development / ConstructionTree removal permit issued: YesCondition of Permit: Monetary compensation…
Tree removal at 1083 Barwell Ave
Tree Location: 1083 Barwell Ave.Location Name (if applicable): Species: Acer SaccharumSize (cm): 66Ownership: CityReason for Removal: Condition of treeTree removal permit issued: YesCondition of Permit: Will be assessed for replantingAdditional…
Forestry Services will be working in Whitehaven George C. Brown Park
This fall, Forestry Services will have a contractor completing tending and tree planting within Whitehaven George C. Brown Park at 970 Parkhaven Avenue. The objective is to ensure successful reforestation…
Tree Removal – 1889 Carling
Tree Location: 1889 Carling Ave.Species: Acer PlatanoidesSize (cm): 45Ownership: PrivateReason for Removal: Condition of treeTree removal permit issued: YesCondition of Permit: Monetary compensation and/or tree replacement as per permit conditionsAdditional…
Tree removal at 68 Kempster
The City will be removing the 4x Austrian Pines at the hydro pole on Kempster, in the next several weeks. The reason for the work is that the hydro pole is…
LRT Stage 2: Tree removals along Corkstown Road Aug 11 & 12 – 2021
Please be advised that KEV intends to undertake some required tree clearing at Corkstown Road for upcoming underground storm and sanitary utility works and realignment, currently scheduled for August 11th…
The City of Ottawa plants about 125,000 trees a year
Ask for a tree to be planted by your home. To learn more about the program visit the Trees in Trust page. To learn more about the City’s Tree Planting…
Tree to be removed at 7 Nesbitt
Species: SPRUCE WHITE- PICEA GLAUCASize (cm): 46Ownership: PrivateReason for Removal: Development / ConstructionTree removal permit issued: YesCondition of Permit: Monetary compensation and/or tree replacement as per permit conditionsAdditional Comments: A21-0025365
845-847 Woodroffe ave Tree Removals
Tree #1 Tree Location: 845-847 Woodroffe aveLocation Name (if applicable): Species: MAPLE NORWAY_ACER PLATANOIDESSize (cm): 70Ownership: PrivateReason for Removal: Development / ConstructionTree removal permit issued: YesCondition of Permit: Monetary compensation…
Tree removal at 15 Cyrus Court
Tree Location: 15 Cyrus Crt.Location Name (if applicable): Species: Gleditsia TriacanthosSize (cm): 62Ownership: PrivateReason for Removal: Condition of treeTree removal permit issued: YesCondition of Permit: Monetary compensation and/or tree replacement…
Gypsy Moth in Bay Ward
We want to provide some information about an insect pest that is expected to defoliate trees in Bay Ward this year. Gypsy moth is an invasive forest insect that reaches…
Tree Removal 1018 Pinewood Cres.
Tree Location: 1018 Pinewood Cres.Location Name (if applicable): FrontSpecies: Picea pungens, Blue SpruceSize (cm): 62Ownership: PrivateReason for Removal: Condition of treeTree removal permit issued: YesCondition of Permit: Monetary compensation and/or…
Spring Tree Planting
Spring tree planting begins the first week of May and runs until late June, weather permitting. Forestry Services crews water over 7,500 newly planted trees weekly between May and September.…
Tree Removal at 898 Alpine Ave
Tree #1 Tree Location: 898 Alpine aveLocation Name (if applicable): 898 (A-B) Alpine- A20-008754 –Species:Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak)Size (cm): 80Ownership: PrivateReason for Removal: Development / ConstructionTree removal permit issued:…
Tree Removal at 880 Maplewood Ave
The City has an upcoming tree removal at the side of 880 Maplewood ave. They are planning on this removal Tuesday April the 20th weather permitting. It is a large…
Tree Removal Public Notices
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…
Notice of Tree Pruning in Carlingwood thru 2021
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…
Ash Tree Research
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…
The Tree Protection By-law comes into effect Jan 1, 2021
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…
QTN Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project Display Boards
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…
Future Landscaping & Tree Planting for the Stage 2 LRT Corridor
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…
Andrew Haydon: Forest rehabilitation program
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…
Ash tree removal: Shirleys Bay sector
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.…
Fall 2020 Tree Planting Update
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…
Tree Protection By-law
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…
LRT Stage 2 – Trees and Landscaping
The planting of trees will occur once landscaping begins. The Contractor is not at the stage of beginning landscaping design work, that will come once infrastructure design work is completed…
LRT Stage 2: Tree Replacement
How is the tree replacement being managed? Kiewit-Eurovia-Vinci is responsible for completing all contractual project requirements for tree compensation, and this includes removals, permits, inventories, landscaping plans, and re-plantings. The…
Prep Work for 11-Storey Building on Richmond Rd begins Jan. 27 2020
A new 11-storey building will be built at 851 Richmond. You can review planning documents at Ottawa.ca Construction of the building is starting soon. A tree permit was approved in…
English Oaks to be Removed
Our office received news this week from the LRT Stage 2 Team. The contractor has informed the City that they have updated their design of the Lincoln Fields bus loop…
Council approves new Tree Protection By-law
On January 28th, 2020, Council approved the new Tree Protection By-law. It will come into effect in May. It consolidates two existing by-laws, streamlining regulation and enforcement. Other changes include…
Crab-Apple Trees by Lincoln Fields
Please be advised that the NCC has provided approval to continue with the removals of trees within Lincoln Fields, primarily the crab-apple orchard north of Lincoln Fields Station. The consortium…
Forest Rehabilitation Program
Forestry Services will have a contractor completing tending and tree planting within several parks or forested areas in Bay Ward, including: Andrew Haydon Park Frank Ryan Park The works and…
Ongoing Tree Removal Work for LRT
Tree Loss Mitigation and Replacement The following measures have been taken to mitigate tree loss: Limit clearing to only where required in temporary easement areas Leave trees along property lines…
LRT Related Tree Removal – Public Notice
Tree and Vegetation Removal West of Moodie Station to Baseline and Tunney’s Pasture Station FALL 2019 This notice is to advise that, as part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light…
City of Ottawa Ash Tree Replacement Program Update
The City of Ottawa has lost thousands of ash trees due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This invasive beetle, native to Asia was first detected in North America in…
Public Consultation for the Tree By-law Review
Please review consultation materials on the project website at www.ottawa.ca/treebylawreview. The City will be accepting feedback on the proposed directions until September 9, 2019.
Commemorative Tree Program
Remember a loved one. The City of Ottawa established the Commemorative Tree Program was in 1989. The City assists families or groups who wish to have a tree planted in…
Tree By-Law Review
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…
Trees in Trust – Free Trees 1st Come 1st Served
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…
Ash tree removal: Greenbelt Pathway West between Carling Avenue and Corkstown Road
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…
Ash Tree Removal
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…
Removal of Hazardous Trees – Mud Lake Area
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.…
Britannia Park
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…