Trees in Abbotsford - Urban Forest Strategy
Consultation has concluded
The City's growing population and increasing development activities are creating a number of challenges for our trees. Development, installing water and sewer utilities, invasive species, tree diseases, aging and climate change are all creating a challenging environment to grow healthy trees.
The City's growing population and increasing development activities are creating a number of challenges for our trees. Development, installing water and sewer utilities, invasive species, tree diseases, aging and climate change are all creating a challenging environment to grow healthy trees.
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TREE TROUBLE, FOREST FIXES: City looks to protect its urban forest before it’s gone
Share TREE TROUBLE, FOREST FIXES: City looks to protect its urban forest before it’s gone on Facebook Share TREE TROUBLE, FOREST FIXES: City looks to protect its urban forest before it’s gone on Twitter Share TREE TROUBLE, FOREST FIXES: City looks to protect its urban forest before it’s gone on Linkedin Email TREE TROUBLE, FOREST FIXES: City looks to protect its urban forest before it’s gone linkFrom the city's parks to its streets, there is no shortage of challenges for the arbourists who strive to keep Abbotsford green. Posted August 28, 2016
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Abbotsford has lost more than 7% of its tree cover since 2005
Share Abbotsford has lost more than 7% of its tree cover since 2005 on Facebook Share Abbotsford has lost more than 7% of its tree cover since 2005 on Twitter Share Abbotsford has lost more than 7% of its tree cover since 2005 on Linkedin Email Abbotsford has lost more than 7% of its tree cover since 2005 linkAbbotsford lost more than 100 acres of tree cover over the span of just 10 years, a new report for the city reveals. Posted February 2, 2018.
Who's Listening
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BD
Phone 604-853-5824 Email bdomaas@abbotsford.ca
Timeline
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Background Research and Review
Trees in Abbotsford - Urban Forest Strategy has finished this stageWe will conduct background research about our current state to include in our review. -
Inventory Mapping and Analysis
Trees in Abbotsford - Urban Forest Strategy has finished this stageThis stage will include a technical inventory mapping and analysis to further inform our research.
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Public Feedback and Priorities
Trees in Abbotsford - Urban Forest Strategy has finished this stageThis stage will include public workshops, survey's and open houses so we can get your input on goals and priorities for the strategy.
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Recommendations and Action Plans
Trees in Abbotsford - Urban Forest Strategy has finished this stageWe will take all our research and feedback and develop recommendations and action plans.
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Draft Urban Forest Strategy review and engagement
Trees in Abbotsford - Urban Forest Strategy is currently at this stageJune 15 – July 23, 2021
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Final Strategy Adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Trees in Abbotsford - Urban Forest StrategyFall 2021
Videos
Interactive Urban Forest Site
Key Dates
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July 14 2021
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June 15 → July 23 2021
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February 2020
Document Library
- DRAFT Urban Forest Strategy - June 2021 (20.9 MB) (pdf)
- Urban Forestry Stage 2 Report to Council - September 3, 2020
- Radio Interview - Mayor Braun with Chris and Jess on Country 107.1 (4.2 MB) (mp3)
- Urban Forestry City Council Presentation - October 28, 2019 (8.94 MB) (pdf)
- Abbotsford Urban Forest Strategy - Key Findings (1.61 MB) (pdf)
- Tree Protection Bylaw No.1831-2009