Harvey’s Greening Up the Forest City
We are lucky that here in London, Harvey’s is focusing on making their community greener and leafier with over 300 new native trees and shrubs to be planted this September!
Read MoreWe are lucky that here in London, Harvey’s is focusing on making their community greener and leafier with over 300 new native trees and shrubs to be planted this September!
Read MoreLondon developed the Urban Growth Strategy in 2014 to engage citizens and outline the next steps that the city must take to protect and enhance our urban forest.
A list and description of invasive tree species in London.
A number of tree and shrub species are listed under the Endangered Species Act in Ontario. This act seeks “to protect species that are at risk and their habitats, and to promote the recovery of species at risk.”
Trees that are not native can pose significant threats to local biodiversity and to the natural ecosystem. Non-native trees tend to reproduce and grow quickly.
Proper planning and planting techniques are some of the most critical ways we can contribute to a tree’s survival.
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, we were glad to welcome an amazing group of volunteers while catching some of the last of the summer warmth.
Read MoreOn Saturday, October 17th, the sun was shining as we planted 125 trees and shrubs at Talbot Wetlands.
Read MoreIt was a beautiful sunny day on the 27th as people gathered to plant trees on a Sunday morning at Briscoe Woods, a natural area adjacent to The Coves ESA.
Read MoreOn October 4th the rain may have been falling but spirits were high as volunteers gathered to plant trees with us at Whisperwood Park!
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