DRAFT
Along Sheppard Ave E (along the subway route) we can see a lot of tree additions since the subway opening. In time we might expect to see a tree lined Sheppard Avenue. Trees are important city assets and tools.
They improve the city aesthetics, air quality and street cooling by shading ground and buildings.
The city has tree planting programs for city boulevards on the inner streets as well as on private property (LEAF).
But we see many areas_ city boulevards, parks and private property where more trees would improve the cityscape. As well, we notice many trees on private property that don't receive appropriate care (pruning for shaping and dead branch removal)
How can more trees be planted to fill gaps and start a replacement program for those approaching their end of life?
Remember that many of our current trees were planted around the same time period and will die together at old age.
As well, we see large areas of our parks that are just fields of cut grass_ not used for play or other purpose. They are under-utilized lands that could become food production areas. We see a church land program on the Peanut. Should we see more on public lands, such as Dallington Park?
This falls under city greening.
Again, will the 2010 election in our ward discuss trees and food gardens?
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