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Recent stories about trees

Tree branches in the sky
city council trees

Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes two surveys about trees and shrubs, as well as an opportunity to give input on art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.

A brown, rusty steel truss bridge over the North Saskatchewan River.
city council infrastructure

On the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets

This week, councillors will hear an update on bridges in the core, vote on amendments aimed at protecting trees on infill lots, and discuss the common budget for the Office of the Councillors.

Snow covered trees and vehicles along a street.
city council trees

Edmonton nearly halfway to tree goal, with slight extension

The City of Edmonton says it is on track to add two million trees by 2031, lengthening its deadline by one year after condensing a 30-year plan to a decade-long one.

Two hands push seeds into soil.
trees community

Project aims to cultivate community and canopy in McCauley

One of the organizers behind a project to plant a thousand trees in an inner-city neighbourhood says increasing shade and greenery isn't really the goal.

A row of elm trees along a sidewalk.
health region

Tree expert sees ways to avoid nightmare on elm-lined streets

An urban tree advocate said the city should boost the space between elm trees, increase biodiversity, and consider not planting the tree in the future to reduce the inevitable effects of Dutch elm disease on Edmonton's urban forest.

Trees in downtown Edmonton.
health climate change

Tree enthusiasts set to cultivate urban canopy conversation at conference

An arborist and a tree historian are bringing together international experts for a one-day urban forestry conference at the Backstage Theatre on June 21.

A line of trees hanging over a cedar fence in an alleyway
engagement trees

Calls for public engagement: Urban forest, aging, La Perle and Belmead renewal

Here are opportunities to help shape municipal planning about Edmonton's urban forest, renewal in La Perle and Belmead, and aging in Strathcona County.

A bus shelter on 124 Street with some light graffiti on an advertisement for the city's Arc card, in front of a parking lot and an overcast sky.
city council region

Calls for public engagement: Stony Plain economy, Fort Sask forest, Vision Zero

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including Stony Plain's economic development strategy, Fort Saskatchewan's urban forests, and Vision Zero Street Labs in various Edmonton communities.

A man looks at a sign on Jasper Avenue
city council budget

On the agenda: Jasper Avenue, downtown safety, and urban trees

This week, a public hearing will take place on June 12, and city council will meet on June 13 and 14. Here are some of the key items on the agenda.