Cost to plant 1M trees in Winnipeg is $43M, city report says

ELISHA DACEY

2020-02-05

Global News

Keywords: Winnipeg, Tree planting, Urban canopy, Community involvement, Sustainability, Urban forestry, Green spaces, Report, Cost

" A survival rate of 75 per cent at Year 3 of planting should be targeted.

The size of trees planted must be appropriate to the situation. In most cases, seedlings are not appropriate and would not survive in the urban environment.

Maintenance (watering, mulching, pruning, etc.) until trees are established is essential.

Educating homeowners and volunteers about how to plant and maintain their trees must be a component of the program.

Only appropriate tree species must be selected for Winnipeg’s climate and to minimize mortality due to disease and insects.

Natural regeneration by allowing for existing trees to seed and sucker along the edges of existing forests should be a component of this program."

The report presented to the City of Winnipeg highlights that planting one million trees in the city over the next two decades would cost approximately $43 million. Mayor Brian Bowman's initiative aims to address this goal by engaging residents, businesses, and agencies in planting trees to enhance the city's green canopy. The report outlines the financial requirements, the need to establish partnerships, and the importance of educating the public for successful implementation. Recommendations include focusing on tree survival rates, selecting appropriate tree species, providing maintenance, and promoting natural regeneration to ensure the program's long-term success.

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Tags: City of Winnipeg, Tree planting initiative, Urban forestry, Community engagement, Environmental sustainability