Urban Forest Management Plan
The City of Burlington is in the process of completing a city-wide Urban Forest Management Plan. The purpose of this Plan is to increase urban forest management effectiveness and efficiency, improve tree health and diversity, minimize risks to the pubic, and maximize the benefits provided by a healthy and sustainable urban forest.
A Draft Plan has been developed based on a review of Burlington’s current practices, evaluation of leading examples from other jurisdictions, and consideration for input received through preliminary consultations with Council, city staff, stakeholders and members of the community.
The Draft Plan includes a vision and identifies opportunities on both public and private lands, in urban and rural Burlington focusing on five key areas: (1) Management and Implementation, (2) Community Engagement and Stewardship, (3) Protection and Preservation, (4) Replenishment and Enhancement, and (5) Tree Health and Risk Management. Recommendations for each of these areas have been developed and assigned priorities within the Plan’s 20-year framework, with many targeted for completion during the first five-year period.
The final draft of the Urban Forest Management Plan will be presented to the Community Services Committee on June 23, 2010 at 6:30 PM. For information follow these links.
Report RPM-10-10 - Urban Forest Management Plan
Appendix A - Urban Forest Management Plan Final Draft
Background Information
For more information on the Urban Forest Management Plan Study please contact Rick Lipsitt, City Forester, at 905-333-6145 or lipsittr@burlington.ca.