Southend Community Association plant new trees

40 more boulevard trees to enhance Haliburton Street

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed November 12, 2014 11:00 AM

Summary

The Southend Community Association, with assistance from the City of Nanaimo, began planting 40 boulevard trees on Haliburton Street Saturday, November 8th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Haliburton and Needham Streets. The purchase of the new trees, consisting of ornamental cherry trees (Prunus Kwanzan), is being funded through Tree Canada and BC Hydro's Regreening Program.

Link to Strategic Plan: This planting program is supported by Module 3 of the City of Nanaimo's Urban Forest Management Strategy.

Key Points

Street trees enhance the visual appearance of a neighbourhood.
Street trees are part of a sustainable urban forest

Quotes

"Planting programs such as this, supported by Neighbourhood Associations, are critical to the ongoing improvement of the City of Nanaimo's Urban Forest. The benefits of a sustainable urban forest include rainwater capture, air quality improvements, energy savings, food sources, public safety and health, wildlife habitat, economic benefits, property values and aesthetics."

Alan Kemp

Urban Forestry Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

Alan Kemp

Urban Forestry Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

250 755 4460 loc 4357

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