District of Sechelt Urban Forest Plan

District of Sechelt Urban Forest Plan 2010
GOAL 2: PREPARE AND ENHANCE THE URBAN FOREST FOR THE FUTURE ..................................................................... 29
Improve Canopy Coverage, Urban Forest Productivity and Longevity through Planting and Maintenance ................ 29
Implement Tree Planting Programs and Create Space in Urban Areas for Trees ......................................................... 30
Manage the Spread of Invasive Plant Species .............................................................................................................. 32
GOAL 3: INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE URBAN FOREST .............................................................. 33
Develop Public Understanding and Support for Urban Forests through Public Engagement and Education in Urban
Forestry ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Provide Adequate Resources for Urban Forest Planning, Management and Stewardship .......................................... 34
Develop Strategic Partnerships ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Glossary of Terms: ................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Bibliography .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix A: Neighbourhood Tree Canopy Coverage Maps ................................................................................................. 44
Appendix B: Situation Analysis .............................................................................................................................................. 45
District of Sechelt Formal Documents with reference to Urban Forests: ......................................................................... 45
District of Sechelt Policy and Bylaws that Interact with the Urban Forest: ...................................................................... 48
Provincial Interaction with District of Sechelt Urban Forests: .......................................................................................... 49
Utilities Right of Way Interaction with District of Sechelt Urban Forests: ....................................................................... 52
Federal Interaction with District of Sechelt Urban Forests: ............................................................................................. 53
Appendix C: Drought Resistant Street Tree Species List ....................................................................................................... 55
Figure 1. Oyster Mushrooms Growing on a Dead Alder
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