New updated content: 2026-09-30 14:42:30

The City’s Natural Systems and Forestry departments jointly held an evening workshop on the management of the Urban Forest. Delegates representing stakeholders at many points in the urban tree lifecycle and supply chain were invited to discuss the future evolution of the Urban Forest Management Plan and set priorities. It was a well run and facilitated workshop, in which y City staff and senior management took part. This forum may be constituted on a permanent basis, with a second meeting planned in 2026.

New updated content: 2026-11-03 11:38:39

A summary report of the initial meeting of this forum in April is now available, identifying four priority areas for further development and action: Mapping of Ottawa’s urban forestry sector; a private land tree planting program; a seamless approach to planting on public land and a coordinated effort to educate and share information on the value of trees. These themes will form the basis of the next meeting of the community forum in November, which will be co-chaired by the GA Chair and the Executive Director of CAFES.