ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Date: August 31, 1995
Dept. File No. ASD
TO: Vancouver City Council
FROM: Director of Land Use and Development, in consultation with
Finance, City Clerk's, Park Board and School Board
SUBJECT: Green Streets Canada Application
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council adopt by resolution the attached application to Green
Streets Canada for matching funds for tree planting to enhance
Vancouver's existing tree planting programs, foster community
involvement and increase public awareness of the benefits of trees.
GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The General Manager of Community Services RECOMMENDS approval of
the foregoing.
COUNCIL POLICY
Relevant policies were adopted through the Clouds of Change report
[Section 28(b)], including that the planting of trees on private
property be promoted and assisted, and that the City's tree planting
efforts be supplemented by encouraging and coordinating community-based
tree awareness, planting and maintenance programs in conjunction with
community associations, schools and other organizations.
The principles presented in the Urban Landscape Task Force report,
adopted by Council on November 3, 1992, also support this initiative,
particularly with respect to caring for and respecting the environment,
creating community and encouraging innovation. These principles were
also reflected in the Greenways Implementation report, adopted on July
18, 1995.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to seek Council's commitment to
participate in the joint funding of tree planting projects, contingent
upon positive consideration by the Tree Canada Foundation of the
attached Green Streets Canada application.
BACKGROUND
Staff have been meeting since last year to discuss the feasibility of
submitting a joint application with the City, Park Board and the
Vancouver School Board, including participation of the British Columbia
Nursery Trades Association, to the Green Streets Canada program of the
Tree Canada Foundation (TCF) for funding new tree planting projects in
Vancouver.
The Tree Canada Foundation (formerly the National Community Tree
Foundation) is a non-profit, arms-length implementing body of Tree Plan
Canada, a national tree planting and care program. Tree Plan Canada, an
invitation to all Canadians to make a personal contribution towards
offsetting the major environmental problem of global warming, was an
initiative of the federal Green Plan for a Healthy Environment that is
funded, in part, through Forestry Canada. The TCF was created to manage
that program and to administer its funding. The goal of the TCF was to
foster and encourage the planting of 325 million trees before 1998.
Municipalities can apply for up to $100,000 under the Green Streets
Canada program, one time only, to cost-share tree planting projects that
are innovative, new (not just enhancements or extensions of current
projects) and include a strong community involvement component. The
applicant has to be committed to 50% of the costs of the projects, half
of which can be covered by in-kind services, such as staff time. This
is the last year Vancouver can apply for funding under this program; it
will be discontinued after 1996 due to federal downsizing announced
earlier this year.
For 1994, 37 communities shared awards totalling over $1.4 million in
matching funds. Both Surrey and North Vancouver received $75,000. Only
the City of Ottawa received the maximum grant of $100,000. In 1995,
another 57 communities across the country shared in a similar amount of
matching funding.
DISCUSSION
There were three major issues identified as critical to the viability of
this funding project:
i) finding new potential tree planting opportunities;
ii) establishing the means for involving communities in the planting
and stewardship of the trees; and,
iii) ensuring that ongoing maintenance of the trees is factored into
project costs or programs.Five projects were identified, all of
which are partnerships of the City, including the Vancouver Board
of Parks and Recreation and the Vancouver School Board, and the
community. A very brief description of each project follows. A
more detailed description of each is included in Appendix A. The
partnerships involved and the financial commitments for all
participants are identified in Appendix B. A comprehensive
description of each is included in the attached grant application
(Appendix C)*. Park Board approved projects 1 and 2 on September
28, 1994. The Vancouver School Board approved project 5 on June
19, 1995.
1. Shade the Children: Thirteen playgrounds in parks across the City
have been identified for shade tree planting to provide refuge for
children and attendant adults in high use areas.
2. Remnant Woodlands: Two remnant woodland sites in City parks -
Jericho Park and Captain Cook (54th & Champlain Crescent) are
proposed for reintroducing native trees, using schools and local
community groups to assist in the planting and maintenance of
indigenous trees on these two sites.
3. Tree Voucher Program: This pilot project would target private
gardens, where there is very little incentive or even
encouragement for tree planting on private property, as potential
tree planting sites. This program is a cost-sharing partnership
of the public, participating British Columbia Nursery Trades
Association (BCNTA) members, Tree Canada Foundation and the City
of Vancouver.
4. Ridgeway Greenway: A total of $40,000 in matching funds is
proposed for special, high-profile sites along the greenway for
which no funds have yet been identified for tree planting.
5. School Grounds Enhancement Project: The Vancouver School Board
proposes schoolyard environmental enhancement through planting
trees that would also increase shade for students during recess
and lunchtime. A promotional/educational video illustrating the
contributions of trees and plants to society and follow-up
brochures will be produced.
Only $75,000 is being sought through this application. This amount, as
distributed through the five projects, was considered to be readily
manageable. It is also anticipated that increased competition for
project funding will decrease the likelihood of Vancouver being able to
anticipate maximum funding.
* LIMITED DISTRIBUTION - PAGES 2-25 of APPENDIX C ARE ON FILE IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS
Funding under the Green Streets Canada program is a one-time only
opportunity to participate in a Federal funding program which can
realize important environmental benefits to Vancouver. Besides the
number of trees planted, participation in the Green Streets Canada
program will have other promotional and educational benefits to
environmental awareness for all age groups and in all sectors of the
City.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The proposal costs and sources of funds for each of the five projects
included in the Green Streets Canada grant application are outlined in
Appendix B. It is recommended that of the total program cost of
$213,400, the City contribute $15,000 for the proposed Tree Voucher
Program and $10,000 for tree planting for the first phase of the
Ridgeway Greenway project. Staff will report back in early 1996 on
sources of funding required to meet the City's commitment expressed in
the application to provide the new funds identified, contingent upon
approval of all or components of the application as submitted.
CONCLUSIONS
Staff developed a joint application with the Park Board and the
Vancouver School Board for funding of up to $75,000 under the Federal
Green Streets Canada program for new tree planting projects. Funding
this year only under this program is a one-time only opportunity to
access Federal funds to realize important environmental benefits to
Vancouver. By participating in the application for grant money from the
Tree Canada Foundation, Vancouver stands to gain significant improvement
to its urban forest at far less than half the normal cost. In addition,
members of the public will benefit by having first hand knowledge with
planting and caring for trees as well as subsequently enjoying the
beauty and environmental benefits of those trees.
Of the total program costs of $213,400, the cash contribution of the
City (excluding Park Board and the School Board) would be $25,000.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
The following are descriptions of the five projects identified for
Vancouver's application for funding from the Green Streets Canada
program of the Tree Canada Foundation. All are partnerships of the
City, including the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the
Vancouver School Board, and the community.
1. Shade the Children
With the increase in harmful UV rays penetrating our atmosphere, it
becomes increasingly important to provide refuge for children and
attendant adults in high use public areas. Thirteen playgrounds in
parks across the city have been identified by Park Board Operations
staff as being in need of shade trees. The number and species of trees
would vary according to the site. Large caliper trees will be used to
minimize the impact of vandalism. Communities surrounding the
playgrounds would be approached for their input into the project and
invited to participate in the planting and watering of the trees.
The proposed playparks include: Sunrise; Grays; Oak; Tecumseh;
Douglas; Kaslo; Price; Kensington; Cartier; McLean; Ross; George; and,
Sunset.
Participation through Green Streets Canada funding for this program was
approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation on September 28, 1994 and
would be administered by Park Board staff.
2. Remnant Woodlands
A report produced by an outside consultant identified eight remnant
woodland areas under the management of the Park Board. These areas are
on parkland that contain scrub brush and short-lived Alder trees, and
can benefit substantially by reintroducing native trees. Small "test"
projects have been carried out in two of these sites to evaluate the
feasibility of community involvement in planting trees in these areas.
Two remnant woodland sites - Jericho Park and Captain Cook (54th &
Champlain Crescent) - are proposed as projects appropriate for the Green
Streets Canada program grant. Schools and local community groups would
be invited to assist in the planting and maintenance of indigenous trees
in these two sites.
Participation through Green Streets Canada funding for this program was
approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation on September 28, 1994 and
would be administered by Park Board staff.
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3. Tree Voucher Program
This project idea was based on the City's successful composter program
and the more recently-approved rain barrel program. This pilot project
would target private gardens as potential tree planting sites. The City
has a comprehensive street tree planting program on City property. The
Private Property Tree By-law ensures that new trees are planted on
private property when trees are removed to accommodate new development.
However, there is very little incentive or even encouragement for tree
planting on private property sites where no trees currently exist. This
program focuses on this latter situation.
The benefit to Vancouver would be in the promotional value of planting
trees throughout the city in areas of need, as perceived by the owners
themselves, and by making trees of a reasonable size available to those
who are perhaps less likely to be able to afford them or were otherwise
unlikely to consider planting a tree as a priority.
This program is a partnership of members of the public, participating
British Columbia Nursery Trades Association (BCNTA) members, Tree Canada
Foundation and the City of Vancouver. The program would share
subsidization of the cost of 3000 trees for Vancouver property owners to
promote responsible tree planting in Vancouver. Interested property
owners could purchase a tree voucher for $10 from the City with a limit
of one tree per property. The voucher can be redeemed at a
participating nursery for a tree of a minimum value of $40. Of the $40,
the City contributes $5, Tree Canada Foundation contributes $10 and the
nursery contributes a minimum $15 value. The source of the City's
$15,000 contribution will be subject of a report back upon acceptance of
this project for funding under the Green Streets Canada program.
This program will be formulated by the Senior Landscape Architect in the
Planning Department, Finance Department staff and Communications
Division staff. It will be administered through the Finance Department
with vouchers sold at City Hall, Vancouver Park Board offices and
Community Centres.
4. Ridgeway Greenway
The Greenways Implementation report, approved by Council on July 18,
1995 recommended that a segment of the Ridgeway Greenway between
Granville and Knight Streets be implemented as a high-quality,
innovative pilot project.
Most of the 1996 Capital Budget allocation for City Greenways will be
for the design and construction of this portion of the Ridgeway. A
substantial civic public art allocation is also anticipated. Other
required funding sources are expected to include corporate sponsorships,
donations, and community sweat
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equity. Special sites along the greenway for which no funds have yet
been identified for tree planting, would greatly benefit from a
financial partnership between the City and the Tree Canada Foundation.
A total of $40,000 in matching funds is proposed in this application for
these high-profile tree planting sites of which the City's cash
contribution would be $10,000. The source of funds will be subject of a
report back upon acceptance of this project for funding under the Green
Streets Canada program.
This program will be jointly administered by Planning, Engineering and
the Park Board.
5. School Grounds Enhancement Project
The Vancouver School Board's portion of the grant application is
comprised of three components. Two of these involve schoolyard
environmental enhancement, through planting trees that would also
increase shade for students during recess and lunchtime.
The first component provides for the planting of three 75 mm caliper
trees on inner-city school sites. There are 25 schools in tree-
deficient areas that will be included in this component. The second
component also provides for environmental enhancement and increased
shade areas on school grounds where the planting of smaller trees (25 to
40 mm caliper) would be more appropriate. One hundred and fifty
deciduous trees would be planted through this component. The number of
trees planted on each school would vary, depending on any specific needs
or particular site constraints. The environmental benefit of planting
even a few larger trees on these sites will be enormous. All of these
trees will increase the density of trees on a wide variety of school
sites and will accommodate outdoor education classes as well as shade
for recreational activities.
The third component of the proposed program is to produce a
promotional/educational video illustrating the contributions of trees
and plants to society. The video will use the planting projects around
the schools to demonstrate the benefits of arboriculture and
horticulture to elementary school age children, parents and community
associations and to foster ownership of these specific sites and
awareness of the overall benefits of a green environment for students.
Follow-up brochures will also be produced for School Consultative
Committees to let them know what they can do to assist in greening of
Vancouver's school grounds.
Participation through Green Streets Canada funding for this program was
approved by the Vancouver School Board on June 19, 1995 and would be
administered by School Board staff in the Grounds Maintenance
Department.
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SECTION B: PAST TREE PLANTING ACTIVITIES
CLOUDS OF CHANGE
The Task Force on Atmospheric Change was assembled by Vancouver City
Council to study the issues surrounding atmospheric change and recommend
specific actions that the City of Vancouver can take to improve air
quality. On October 16, 1990, the Task Force through their Clouds of
Change report recommended that Council direct the Vancouver Park Board,
the City Engineering Department, and the City Planning Department to
study and report back to Council on:
i) a plan for planting and maintenance of extensive City forests in
City parks and on City streets;
ii) a plan for promoting and assisting the planting of trees on private
property;
iii) a plan to supplement City efforts by encouraging and co-ordinating
community-based tree awareness, planting and maintenance programs
in conjunction with community associations, schools and community
organizations;
iv) a mechanism or structure to co-ordinate, amongst City agencies, in
the most appropriate and efficient manner, all aspects of public
and private tree awareness, planting and maintenance; and
v) the preparation and presentation to the Park Board and Council of
an annual report regarding all tree related activities for the
prior 12 months and a proposed action plan and budget for the
following 12 months;
The above recommendations of the Task Force report recognize the role of
the urban tree in any plan to improve the atmosphere, in particular in
reducing the build up of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Trees and plants
utilize carbon to grow and in this way become important contributors in
a solution to this problem. Trees planted in urban environments not
only utilize atmospheric carbon, they also reduce energy consumption
for air conditioning through the effects of shading and absorb
pollutants.
Public information programs and events such as school outreach and Arbor
Week have helped to raise the public's awareness of our urban forest and
to foster a sense of stewardship. Co-operative efforts between the
various departments of the City have led to better protection of trees
on both private and public property. APPENDIX C
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THE URBAN FOREST COMMITTEE
As a result of the Clouds of Change recommendations, an Urban Forest
Committee was established by the Park Board in January, 1993 comprised
of representatives from sections of the Park Board, other City
Departments (including Engineering, Permits and Licenses and Planning),
VanDusen Gardens, and various other agencies and utilities whose work is
related to maintaining the urban forest. The group's mandate is to
encourage more co-operative and efficient planting, maintenance,
protection and promotional activities.
The Committee, which meets approximately three times a year, has been
able to identify urban forest issues and solutions. It has led to
significant co-operative efforts in the areas of tree protection and the
creation of a heritage tree inventory. Guest speakers are invited to
meetings to address pertinent issues.
VANCOUVER PARK BOARD
As a response to the recommendations to the Clouds of Change report, the
Vancouver Park Board has made significant inroads over the last five
years into increasing our urban tree stock on public property,
protecting the trees we already have, and maintaining trees in a manner
that provides increased safety and state-of-the-art efficiency. With
the creation of a street tree inventory, establishment of a database,
and the adoption of a Street Tree Management Plan, the Park Board has
been able to increase the street tree population by more than 12 000
trees, to remove serious tree hazards in parks and because of the
adoption of a systematic approach to maintenance has significantly
reduced the number of emergency call-outs. The adoption of an
Integrated Pest Management Program has led to better control of damaging
pests and disease effecting our urban forest. More than 75% of the 100
000 trees in Vancouver have been pruned through the new systematic
maintenance program. There are now more than 100 000 trees planted on
Vancouver boulevards at a total value of $516,533,810.
Street trees fall under the jurisdiction of both the Park Board and the
Engineering Department.
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TreeCare - The Street Tree Program
In 1990, the Vancouver Park Board developed a Street Tree Management
Plan, called TreeCare, with the objective of planting 3000 trees every
year for the next 20 years and thereby bringing the stocking level of
trees up from 50% to 70%. Since 1990, the Park Board has planted over
15 000 new trees on Vancouver streets alone and implemented a new
maintenance plan for a more efficient pruning program whereby over 75%
of the street tree population has been pruned since 1990.
Vancouver is one of the few cities in North America that grows most of
its own street trees. The Park Board's Tree Farm is located on leased
acreage in Langley and currently over 8000 trees representing 68 species
and cultivars are being grown for planting on Vancouver streets. This
program allows the Park Board to experiment with new species and thereby
increase street tree diversity. It also ensures that the Park Board is
planting good quality tree stock that will survive in the urban
environment.
Although the majority of the street tree population is vibrant and
healthy, there are serious pest and disease problems affecting some
Vancouver street trees. These disease conditions are responsible for
the decline of thousands of older ornamental street trees and will
require increased removals over the next decade as the Park Board
continues to replant and diversify. Planting from the existing
Arboriculture operation budget as well additional capital funding
provided for 1994-96 will allow increased planting to approximately 3000
trees per year to replace these lost specimens and while continuing to
augment the street tree population.
City Parks/Golf Courses
A management plan for the systematic maintenance of park and golf course
trees does not exist; trees have been counted only. However, following
the Park Board Tree Inspection Policy approved June 7, 1993, a hazard
tree survey was conducted on trees in or adjacent to high usage areas in
parks. In "general" and "major" parks, 292 trees were identified as
dead or hazardous and removed. This hazard tree remedial effort was
continued and expanded in 1994 to include Golf Courses.
In 1992, the City's Langara Golf Course was closed for redevelopment. A
careful study of the Langara Golf Course site was conducted to ensure
that as many healthy, viable trees as possible would be retained during
course redevelopment. Because of significant reconfiguration in some
areas, 400 trees required removal. Some of these were considered
hazardous. There were 786 trees planted to replace lost trees. This
process will continue during the development of the Park Board's other
two golf courses-McCleery and Fraserview.
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Stanley Park
Stanley Park, over 400 hectares in size, is the largest park under Park
Board jurisdiction. Approximately 250 hectares are coniferous and mixed
forest. In 1989, technical forestry staff from MacMillan Bloedel
assisted the Park Board conduct extensive research on the current state
and future needs of the forest. The result was an operating plan called
the Stanley Park Regeneration Plan. In 1992, public opinion on forest
management as polled by the Stanley Park Task Force led further to the
following policy recommendations:
i) resist further encroachment of forested areas and alternative
solutions to pressures for additional space;
ii) adopt some form of a "no net loss" forest policy that prohibits any
overall reduction in the size of the forest;
iii) continue to remove damaged trees if they have a high to very high
likelihood of falling onto surfaced trails, roads or buildings;
iv) increase coniferous species diversity; and,
v) encourage public access to and knowledge about the forest.
These recommendations were integrated with the existing regeneration
plan to produce the Stanley Park Forest Management Plan. At present,
there are six full-time and four seasonal workers in the forest
performing the following functions:
i) selective deciduous treatment, which includes the thinning of
mature stands and the underplanting of shade tolerant replacement
species;
ii) plantation maintenance involving the clearing of brush around young
replacement trees;
iii) thinning overstocked stands;
iv) reparation and regeneration of storm damage;
v) clearing brush along roads, trails, and other rights-of-way;
vi) tree maintenance in cultivated areas; and,
vii) hazard tree abatement, which involves bi-annual inspections and
necessary remedial treatments - dead trees or snags are retained
for their wildlife value wherever there is no hazard to the public.
Over 2000 trees are planted annually within the park and approximately
200 are moved to more suitable locations as the stands mature. Emphasis
on regeneration is to plant a diverse species mix that mimics the
proportions that nature would
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provide. Prescriptions are based upon site indicators as described by
the BC Ministry of Forests. Trees and shrubs that were eliminated from
the park by humans are being reintroduced.
Remnant Woodlands
A preliminary evaluation of Vancouver's eight dominant forested areas
was conducted to determine their condition and maintenance requirements.
(Preliminary Evaluation of Vancouver's Remnant Woodlands - Stewart and
Ewing Associates Ltd., March 1992)
Forested areas were reviewed in the following locations: Fraserview Golf
Course; Jericho Beach Park; Musqueam Park; Captain Cook Park; Malkin
Park; Renfrew Ravine Park; and, Ravine Park.
These locations contain approximately 150 000 native trees covering 130
hectares. The preliminary evaluation identified major issues concerning
the maintenance of these areas including forest condition, planting
opportunities, estimated costs and time frames. A silviculture program
conducted over a ten-year period would include planting 17 000 trees.
It has been decided that the remnant woodlands of our City provide an
excellent opportunity for involvement from the community, and especially
students. The Park Board wishes to provide stewardship opportunities for
students and community groups in the City's remnant woodlands whenever
possible. Several "test" projects were tried in 1993 and 1994, such as
the planting of 200 coniferous trees at the Captain Cook forest with the
help of students from Captain Cook School. A second test project was
conducted in 1994 in Jericho Park to determine community interest and
involvement. The program is comprehensive and involves pre-planting
visits to schools and informational materials for teachers and students
regarding the remnant woodlands. The program for students targets Grade
5 students who are studying forestry as part of their curriculum.
Students and teachers are encouraged to monitor planted areas. Other
additional work components are being considered to enhance the
stewardship experience, such as bird box building and interpretive
signage. Staff have concluded that this project is well-suited to
community involvement if funds can be found to carry it out on a
significant level.
VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD
The Vancouver School Board plants and maintains trees on approximately
113 Elementary and High School sites (73 Elementary, 18 Primary
Annexes, 18 Secondaries and 4 Adult Learning Centres). The total tree
inventory for all 113 sites presently stands at approximately 8200
trees. APPENDIX C
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All Vancouver School Board sites are landscaped. The Vancouver School
Board does not have forested sites or greenbelts because of
safety/security concerns. Trees that are planted are predominantly
deciduous types with high crowns.
The Vancouver School Board attempts to plant as many as 250 trees
annually (increases are not anticipated due to on-going budgetary
restraints). Various planting programs have been established over the
years to encourage community involvement and to ensure that the tree
inventory is increased from year to year. Routine tree planting
programs include the following:
1. Replacement tree planting program: This program is designed to
ensure that trees that have been removed are replaced with a tree
of similar species, in the same or nearby location.
2. New tree planting program: Requests are made for new trees by
school administrators and the community. These requests for trees
are usually made for special occasions such as Earth Day, Arbour
Day and memorial trees.
3. Capital projects tree planting program: Trees are also planted in
conjunction with major reconstruction projects. The location of
these trees are determined at the planning stage of the projects by
Landscape Architects. The species are selected for long-term site
suitability.
4. Commemorations: The Vancouver School Board provides individuals or
associations with the opportunity to commemorate a person or event
with a tree planting ceremony. The Vancouver School Board will co-
ordinate the planting of a tree or trees on a school site. A
plaque is installed at the base of the tree.
TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
The City of Vancouver has regulated trees on private property for almost
six years. Since April 9, 1991, about 25 000 trees have been retained,
relocated or replaced on private development sites across the city.
These figures do not include trees on conditional development sites
where additional trees are routinely required beyond the minimum
requirements of the Private Property Tree By-law. The Private Property
Tree By-law is administered by the Planning Department and the
Department of Permits and Licenses. APPENDIX C
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SECTION C: PROPOSED PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The primary contact person for this grant application is Mr. Alan
Duncan, Greenways Planner, Planning Department (604-873-7826). Since
this application represents a broad spectrum of civic agencies, a
contact person and telephone number is included at the end of each
project description. Please contact those individuals for project-
specific information.
1. Shade the Children
With the increase in harmful UV rays penetrating our atmosphere, it
becomes increasingly important to provide refuge for children and
attendant adults in high use areas. Thirteen playgrounds in parks
across the city have been identified by Park Board Operations staff as
being in need of shade trees. The number and species of trees would
vary according to the site. Large caliper trees will be used to
minimize the impact of vandalism. Communities surrounding the
playgrounds would be approached for their input into the project and
invited to participate in the planting and watering of the trees.
The proposed playparks include: Sunrise; Grays; Oak; Tecumseh;
Douglas; Kaslo; Price; Kensington; Cartier; McLean; Ross; George; and,
Sunset.
Participation through Green Streets Canada funding for this program was
approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation on September 28, 1994 and
would be administered by Park Board staff. The project contact person
is Ms. Carol DeFina, Assistant Public Information Officer (604-257-
8440).
2. Remnant Woodlands
A report produced by an outside consultant identified eight remnant
woodland areas under the management of the Park Board. These areas are
on parkland that contain scrub brush and short-lived Alder trees, and
can benefit substantially by reintroducing native trees. Small "test"
projects have been carried out in two of these sites to evaluate the
feasibility of community involvement in planting trees in these areas.
Two remnant woodland sites - Jericho Park and Captain Cook (54th &
Champlain Crescent) - are proposed as projects appropriate for the Green
Streets Canada program grant. Schools and local community groups would
be invited to assist in the planting and maintenance of indigenous trees
in these two sites.
Participation through Green Streets Canada funding for this program was
approved by the Board of Parks and Recreation on September 28, 1994 and
would be administered by Park Board staff. The project contact person
is Ms. Carol DeFina, Assistant Public Information Officer (604-257-
8440).
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3. Tree Voucher Program
This project idea was based on the City's successful composter program
and the more recently-approved rain barrel program. This pilot project
would target private gardens as potential tree planting sites. The City
has a comprehensive street tree planting program on City property. The
Private Property Tree By-law ensures that new trees are planted on
private property when trees are removed to accommodate new development.
However, there is very little incentive or even encouragement for tree
planting on private property sites where no trees currently exist. This
program focuses on this latter situation.
The benefit to Vancouver would be in the promotional value of planting
trees throughout the city in areas of need, as perceived by the owners
themselves, and by making trees of a reasonable size available to those
who are perhaps less able to afford them or were otherwise unlikely to
consider planting a tree as a priority.
This program is a partnership of members of the public, participating
British Columbia Nursery Trades Association (BCNTA) members, Tree Canada
Foundation and the City of Vancouver. The program would share
subsidization of the cost of 3000 trees for Vancouver property owners to
promote responsible tree planting in Vancouver. Interested property
owners could purchase at tree voucher for $10 from the City with a limit
of one tree per property on a first come, first served basis. The
voucher could be redeemed at a participating nursery for a tree of a
minimum value of $40. Of the $40, the City would contribute $5, Tree
Canada Foundation would contribute $10 and the nursery would contribute
a minimum $15 value. The source of the City's $15,000 contribution will
be subject of a report back contingent upon acceptance of this project
for funding under the Green Streets Canada program.
All participating property owners would receive information on the value
of trees to the environmental health of the city as well as professional
advice on proper planting methods and tree care, on appropriate species
selection, and on choosing the best site for the tree on their
properties. The information would be provided by the City and the
participating nurseries. Trees would be selected from lists formulated
by City staff (Planning Department and/or Park Board Arborists) in
conjunction with the BCNTA.
A number of BCNTA nurseries located in and around the City of Vancouver
have enthusiastically agreed to participate in the Tree Voucher program
if this portion of the application is funded by the Tree Canada
Foundation. These nurseries will be confirmed subsequent to the City
successfully receiving matching funds from the Tree Canada Foundation.
All participating nurseries will be acknowledged in promotional
materials prepared by the City.
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It is proposed that 3000 trees be provided at a total cost to the City
of $15,000, exclusive of administrative costs (production, distribution
and publicity for the program). There are approximately 200 000
households in the City of Vancouver of which almost half are single-
family, two-family or townhouse units. The total program cost will be
$120,000.
The program would begin in time for spring planting in 1996 and can
continue into the fall planting season, 1996, if the vouchers have not
been depleted by that time. If there are substantial numbers of
vouchers remaining by fall 1996, which is not anticipated, the City's
Arbor Week programming can be used to further promote the voucher
program at that time.
Subsequent to completion of this pilot project, the City (through the
interdepartmental Urban Forests Committee) and the BCNTA will review the
results of the program and determine feasibility of continuing or
expanding the program into the future, including funding mechanisms
which could be anticipated to include increased corporate sponsorship.
The program will be formulated by the Senior Landscape Architect in the
Planning Department, Finance Department staff and Communications
Division staff subsequent to approval of funding by the Tree Canada
Foundation. It will be administered through the Finance Department with
vouchers sold at City Hall, Vancouver Park Board offices and Community
Centres. The contact person for this project is Mr. Michael von Hausen,
Senior Landscape Architect (604-873-7172).
4. Ridgeway Greenway
The primary principles of the Mayor's Urban Landscape Task Force report
were adopted on November 3, 1992. This report presented a vision of an
open space system that would protect, expand and diversify the many ways
people find delight in the urban landscape. It contained many
recommendations and ideas, most prominently the notion of greenways.
Public support for greenways was widespread in subsequent CityPlan
discussions. Consequently, Council requested staff to report back on a
strategy to implement greenways across the city.
Greenways are routes through Vancouver for pedestrians and cyclists.
They will increase opportunities for urban recreation and enhance
people's experience of nature and city life. Many of these greenways
will be along city streets. They can also be waterfront promenades,
urban walks or nature trails. Some will cross the city while others
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The Greenways Implementation report, approved by Council on July 18,
1995, recommended that a segment of the Ridgeway Greenway between
Granville and Knight Streets be implemented as a high-quality,
innovative pilot project.
The Ridgeway is an east-west route located on the ridge linking some of
the city's highest elevations. Starting at Pacific Spirit Park, the
route proceeds east through Dunbar, turns south-east along the ridge of
Quesnel Drive, then heads straight east again in the general vicinity of
37th Avenue and drops to reach Burnaby's Central Park. Connecting
Burnaby's trail system with the trails in Pacific Spirit Park makes the
Ridgeway an integral part of a future regional trail system. The route
is formed by the topography of the city and generally stays on high
ground. It complements the waterfront trails by focusing on the
interior of the city. The Ridgeway is also a route through residential
areas of different historic periods, a tour of single-family living in
the city.
A portion of the Ridgeway was identified as the most promising City
Greenway pilot project. The portion proposed for development is located
on 37th Avenue, between Granville and Knight Streets, and passes Queen
Elizabeth Park, VanDusen Gardens and Kensington Park. The diverse land
uses, various land ownerships and different street conditions require
the exploration of a range of greenway ideas. A design has yet to be
done, and will be created in concert with adjacent residents, landowners
and other interested groups. The design will respond to existing
conditions including the landscape, street right-of-way, and natural and
cultural features. The design will also investigate issues of access,
traffic calming and maintenance. Community involvement will be extensive
in the design, implementation and certain aspects of on-going
maintenance of new trees and other landscape elements.
Most of the 1996 Capital Budget allocation for City Greenways will be
for the design and construction of this portion of the Ridgeway. A
substantial civic public art allocation is also anticipated. Other
required funding sources are expected to include corporate sponsorships,
donations, and community sweat equity. Special sites along the greenway
for which no funds have yet been identified for tree planting, would
greatly benefit from a financial partnership between the City and the
Tree Canada Foundation for these high-profile tree planting sites. A
total of $40,000 in matching funds is proposed in this application of
which the City's cash contribution would be $10,000. The source of funds
will be subject of a report back contingent upon acceptance of this
project for funding under the Green Streets Canada program.
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This program will be jointly administered by Planning, Engineering and
the Park Board. The project contact person is Mr. Alan Duncan,
Greenways Planner (604-873-7826). Support documentation is enclosed.
5. School Grounds Enhancement Project
Besides all of the widely-understood aesthetic, environmental, wildlife
habitat, economic and social benefits to the city and its residents,
trees provide first contact with nature for elementary school children.
The Vancouver School Board's portion of the grant application is
comprised of three components. Two of these involve schoolyard
environmental enhancement, through planting trees that would also
increase shade for students during recess and lunchtime.
The first component provides for the planting of three 75 mm caliper
trees on inner-city school sites. There are 25 schools in tree-
deficient areas that will be included in this component. The second
component also provides for environmental enhancement and increased
shade areas on school grounds where the planting of smaller trees (25 to
40 mm caliper) would be more appropriate. One hundred and fifty
deciduous trees would be planted through this component. The number of
trees planted on each school would vary, depending on any specific needs
or particular site constraints. The environmental benefit of planting
even a few larger trees on these sites will be enormous. All of these
trees will increase the density of tees on a wide variety of deficient
school sites and will accommodate outdoor education classes as well as
shade for daily recreational activities.
The third component of the proposed program is to produce a
promotional/educational video illustrating the contributions of trees
and plants to society. The video will use the planting projects around
the schools to demonstrate the benefits of arboriculture and
horticulture to elementary school age children, parents and community
associations and to foster ownership of these specific sites and
awareness of the overall benefits of a green environment for students.
Follow-up brochures will also be produced for School Consultative
Committees to let them know what they can do to assist in greening of
Vancouver's school grounds.
Participation through Green Streets Canada funding for this program was
approved by the Vancouver School Board on June 19, 1995 and would be
administered by School Board staff in the Grounds Maintenance
Department. The project contact person is Mr. Chris Foxon, Grounds
Maintenance Supervisor (604-434-8221).
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SECTION D: CARE AND MAINTENANCE
VANCOUVER PARK BOARD
The Park Board is committed to a long-term maintenance program for
street trees as part of its management plan. The Street Tree Management
Plan established a seven-year pruning cycle to ensure that Vancouver's
trees were regularly maintained. The Arboriculture Section's systematic
approach to maintenance is running very effectively.
Systematic pruning is just one part of Arboriculture's maintenance
program. Arboriculture staff attend to service requests from the public
for tree pruning, to emergencies and to interdepartmental needs from
Engineering, Sanitation, Transit, etc. Every service request is
personally investigated by an Arboriculture Inspector and this
information is regularly recorded on the database to maintain up-to-date
records on all street trees. In 1992, staff attended to 3340 service
requests and attended to 1261 emergency and priority situations. In
1993, Arboriculture received 3114 service requests and performed a total
of 5322 tree inspections. In 1994, staff attended to 3630 service
requests and a total of 6128 trees were inspected.
Construction damage during residential housing development had been
identified as one of the most serious problems to maintaining healthy
street trees in our city. Arboriculture staff tracked a sample of
housing starts and resulting tree damage during 1993. Ninety-four sites
were visited. Eighty-four of the sites inspected had moderate or severe
damage to at least the trunk, crown or roots. Sixteen had damage to at
least two of them and twenty-four had damage to all three. Tree
protection barriers were not being erected by the developers, and
because large numbers of subcontractors may be visiting each site,
monitoring damage was often difficult. An action plan was developed
with the co-operation of the Park Board, Planning, Engineering and
Permits and Licenses to ensure barriers are being erected prior to work
commencement and maintained throughout construction on all sites. This
is now a standard requirement and is monitored in conjunction with
administration of the Private Property Tree By-law.
VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD
The Vancouver School Board presently provides a Tree Pruning Program on
a five- to seven-year cycle. Additional pruning is done on a complaints
basis. When trees are removed, replacement trees are planted in the
same or a suitable nearby location. Watering and fertilizing of trees is
carried out on an as needed basis. The Vancouver School Board is under
a pesticide ban; insect and disease control is by non-pesticide method
and is carried out on complaints basis or as determined by the Grounds
Supervisor.
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Maintenance of commemorative trees on school grounds is the
responsibility of the Vancouver School Board.
Trees are only removed from school sites if hazardous or unsafe to the
general population.
TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
All trees on private development sites approved for retention,
replacement and/or replacement must be maintained indefinitely, as
required by the Private Property Tree By-law. Any damaged, dead or
removed trees must be replaced.
All property owners participating in the Tree Voucher program would
receive information on the value of trees to the environmental health of
the city as well as professional advice on proper planting methods and
tree care, to be provided by the City and the participating nurseries.
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SECTION E: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
GENERAL
Co-operative Efforts, Volunteer Programs & Community Stewardship
Vancouver School Board: The Partnership-in-Education Program has
provided an ever-growing relationship between the Park Board and
Vancouver's schools - important target audiences for urban forest
programs.
Homeowners and Other Neighbourhood Groups: An annual neighbourhood tree
banding program was initiated by the Park Board with the assistance of
various community groups such as the Kerrisdale Homeowners Association.
Last year, seventy-five volunteers helped to band nearly 1000 street
trees in the Kerrisdale, Dunbar and Shaughnessy areas. The banding
program is an "environmentally-sound" approach to controlling the high
infestation rates of the Winter Moth in these neighbourhoods, while
providing an opportunity for community stewardship.
Businesses and Corporations: The "Buy-a-Block Program" was established
by the Vancouver Park Board to provide an opportunity for corporate
donors to contribute funds to the Vancouver Park Board's street tree
planting program and an opportunity for the Park Board to acknowledge
those donations in a tangible way. Businesses can "buy" enough trees
for one or both sides of a residential block or "adopt" trees already
planted, perhaps in front of their office or business. In that case,
the donation would be used to plant a block in a tree-deficient
neighbourhood of the city. In each case, the Park Board has a bronze
plaque attached to the street curb adjacent to the tree to acknowledge
the donation. Staff of these businesses are usually involved in a
ceremony to plant the trees and unveil the plaque.
Environmental Groups: The Park Board is always open to opportunities to
work co-operatively with environmental groups. Over the past few years,
the Evergreen Foundation has approached the Vancouver Park Board to
consider co-operative environmental projects. The Evergreen Foundation
is a nonprofit organization whose mandate is to work with communities
"to establish natural urban areas through education and responsible
action". The Park Board initiated a small community tree planting
project that linked Evergreen with a youth naturalist group (the Coyote
Club) based at the Champlain Heights Community Centre, and the Youth
Leadership Program of the South Slope YMCA. The Evergreen Foundation
co-ordinated the acquisition of funds from VanCity Savings Credit Union
and a planting project for Everett Crowley Park. The Park Board will
continue to review and monitor potential projects that could involve the
Evergreen Foundation's participation, especially through neighbourhood
community associations.
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PROJECT-SPECIFIC COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
1. Remnant Woodlands
A test project was initiated by the Park Board that involved
establishing a "stewardship" relationship between Captain Cook School
and the remnant woodland that adjoins the school's playground. The
program included informational materials about the remnant woodlands for
the teachers, a pre-visit from a staff member and the planting of more
than 100 trees by Grade Five students during Arbor Week. Follow-up
components to the program could include trail improvement, general
clean-up, installation of benches and waste receptacles, some didactic
signage and a nesting box building project. Students would continue to
be involved in the ongoing stewardship of the woodland area whenever
possible. It is the aim of the Park Board to now develop a five- to
ten-year plan that includes the involvement of local school children and
community groups. The program will be phased in as time and resources
allow. The enhancement of these areas would involve replanting and
brushing, enhancement of wildlife habitat, understorey planting, hazard
tree removal, trail work and appropriate signage. These remnant
woodland sites currently represent 322 acres of land and 17 250 trees.
2. Shade the Children
An integral part of this program would be involvement by the surrounding
community. Flyers would be distributed door-to-door about the project
inviting community participation in the planting of the trees. Informal
meetings could be set to provide information about the trees and their
contribution to the neighbourhood (issues such as sun protection, etc.)
and also to determine community interest. Small "celebrations" would be
organized at each park where the tree planting would be taking place.
The surrounding neighbourhood would be asked to assist in organizing the
celebration. Participants would be encouraged to act as guardians of
the trees and ensure that they would get adequate water in the dry
summer months.
3. Tree Voucher Program
The benefit of this program to Vancouver would be in the promotional
value of planting trees throughout the city in areas of need, as
perceived by the owners themselves, and by making trees of a reasonable
size available to those who are perhaps less able to afford them or were
otherwise unlikely to consider planting a tree as a priority. Thus the
community involvement in this project is the educational value of each
participating property owner in learning about trees, their value to
society and the environment, how to select them, how to plant them,
where to plant them and how to maintain them thereafter.
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4. Ridgeway Greenway
Designs for the areas subject to this funding request have yet to be
done, and will be created in concert with adjacent residents, landowners
and other interested groups. The designs will respond to existing
conditions including the landscape, street rights-of-way, and natural
and cultural features. The designs will also investigate issues of
access, traffic calming and maintenance. Community involvement will be
extensive in the design, implementation and certain aspects of on-going
maintenance of trees and other landscape elements.
5. School Ground Enhancement Project
The tree planting components of the program will actively encourage
businesses and parents in the areas surrounding these schools to plant
trees on their properties. The video will illustrate to students the
contributions of trees and plants to society. The video will use the
planting around the schools to demonstrate the benefits of arboriculture
and horticulture to elementary school age children, parents and
community associations to help foster ownership of the sites with
enhanced tree planting and the overall benefits of a green environment
for students.
The follow-up brochures will provide examples of what the School
Consultative Committees can do in conjunction with the Vancouver School
Board to encourage "greening" of the school grounds.
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SECTION F: PROMOTION OF THE PROGRAM
General
The Park Board already has an active urban forest promotion program in
place. A portable display about the urban forest circulates regularly
through community centres and other public venues. Public information
displays about the urban forest are also mounted for special events and
conferences, such as the Pacific National Exhibition and during Arbor
Week. The Park Board works co-operatively with schools, businesses and
libraries to promote the urban forest. These activities are presented
in greater detail below. Note that many of them are in conjunction with
the Vancouver School Board and other civic departments.
Specific promotional activities would also be undertaken by the Park
Board, in addition to the following, through community centres and other
Park Board facilities and by way of press releases, PSAs and flyers to
promote awareness of all five projects and the Park Board's Green
Streets Canada programs in particular. Joint promotions would be
carried out with the City's Planning Department, Communications Staff,
the Vancouver School Board, and the British Columbia Nursery Trades
Association.
Tree Planting Support Programs
The success in maintenance, expansion and enhancement of the urban
forest depends on community support and understanding garnered through
programs and events that educate the community about trees, their
importance, their planting, care and maintenance. The overall goals of
the Park Board whenever facilitating tree education and awareness are:
1. Targeting school students as an important audience through
education programs that interface with school curricula. (A
curriculum kit called "Street Trees and Me" has been produced by
the Park Board and introduced into all Vancouver elementary
schools.
2. Creating informational materials, public displays and other means
of informing the general public about the street tree program and
the regulation and protection of trees on both public and private
property.
3. Developing projects based on community involvement in urban forest
programs.
4. Creating events that showcase our urban forest and encourage public
involvement in celebratory way.
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Street Tree Information Plan
The Street Tree Information Plan, produced in 1991 to accompany the
Street Tree Management Plan, was developed to provide the short- and
long-term strategies for achieving the goals of increasing public
support an awareness of our urban forest initiatives.
Street Tree Program Identity
A clear identity for the Street Tree Management Program and Park Board's
Arboriculture Branch has been established in the TreeCare logo which is
now used on brochures and other promotional materials.
Information Brochures
A general brochure on the TreeCare program has been produced. A
brochure that acts as a "resource and telephone directory" was jointly
produced by the Park Board and the Planning Department. A variety of
doorhangers and other printed materials help to facilitate communication
with the public. Standardization in brochure format of form letters to
residents that cover topics such as removals, planting, aphids, wasps,
vandalism are currently being produced.
The School Board proposes to produce an informational brochure to
complement their video and other aspects of their urban forestry
project, including those proposed for funding from the Green Streets
Canada program.
Portable Tree Care Display
A display promoting the TreeCare program has been produced and is used
for staffed displays at conferences and events such as the Pacific
National Exhibition. (A staffed exhibit incorporating the display was
mounted for the PNE as part of the Enviro-Fair Pavilion.) The display
also circulates throughout the Park Board facilities system in
approximately two week intervals.
The Planning Department also has a portable display focussing on the
Private Property Tree By-law and the benefits of urban trees on private
property.
Arbor Week
1994 marked the fourth annual Arbor Week celebration organized by the
Vancouver Park Board. The Park Board has taken the initiative of having
Arbor Week officially proclaimed by the Province and City of Vancouver.
Furthermore, other cities in the GVRD are encouraged to celebrate Arbor
Week. The Park Board organizes a variety of city-wide and community-
based events for
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Arbor Week that encourage public involvement and awareness. A tree
planting ceremony is held to open Arbor Week. Schools assist in tree
plantings in Stanley Park, on streets and in the City's remnant
woodlands. Urban forest stewardship in encouraged through special
events, such as a compost sale, uncommon tree sale, and special
workshops and courses. Bus shelters for advertising (which was estimated
to have achieved six million "viewings" during the month of October),
and posters help to extend the Park Board's promotion of Arbor Week.
During Arbor Week, co-operative projects include such things as a tree
display and draw organized with the Vancouver Public Library (more than
1500 people participated last year) and a promotional campaign with the
Vancouver Sun that encouraged people to send in their personal tree
stories to the Sun for publication (1993). Community Centres assisted
by hosting tree-related workshops for the public.
The School Board and the Planning Department also participate in Arbor
Week activities.
Video Production on the Urban Forest
The Park Board produced a video on the Street Tree Program in co-
operation with Rogers Community Television. The half-hour video
promotes the urban forest programs of the Park Board and encourages
community support of those programs. It has been aired on Community
Television on a continuing basis. A shorter version of the program
(five to ten minutes) will be used by the Park Board for community
presentations and displays related to the urban forest.
The School Board proposal calls for the production of an
educational/promotional video for school age children.
Education and Outreach - School Programs
Field Trips/Guided Tour programs: These target a variety of school
students. Both VanDusen Gardens and the Arboriculture Division have
developed programs that continue to grow yearly.
Partners-In-Education: In 1991, the Park Board established school
partnerships with two elementary schools. Currently, four schools are
partnered with the Park Board and participate in a variety of Park Board
activities related to the urban forest and other environmental concerns,
including street tree plantings, stewardship programs, special events
and other activities. A "Partnership Grove" in Stanley Park was planted
by the schools' students.
City-Wide Curriculum-Based School Kit, "Street Trees and Me": An
activity-oriented and interdisciplinary school kit aimed at primary
grades and incorporating the theme of street trees was
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produced by the Park Board. The kit is intended to foster appreciation
and understanding of street trees and the roles they play in the urban
community. The kit was piloted for a year in five Vancouver elementary
schools and, with the approval of the School Board, was sent to all
Vancouver elementary schools. The kit includes classroom activities,
field work and an in-class presentation from an Arborist.
A workshop explaining to use the kit was presented to primary teachers
in Fall, 1993.
Education and Outreach - Families and Adults
Courses, Workshops and Self-guided Tours: VanDusen Gardens and the
Arboriculture staff of the Park Board regularly offer educational
opportunities for adults and families. Some of these are held in
concert with special events, such as Arbor Week, while others are
ongoing.
Stanley Park: Interpretive and educational programming is offered at
the Nature House in Stanley Park, for both families, schools and adults.
Some of these programs feature the Stanley Park forest and the
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SECTION G: PROGRAM BUDGET
A summary budget for all five projects is included in the accompanying
chart. The following details the budgets for each of the five projects.
Due to the varied natures of the projects, they do not strictly follow
the format provided for Section G.
1. Shade the Children
Material costs requirements are as follows:
Trees (35) $3,600
Stakes, ties and soil amendments $ 900
Total Material $4,500
In-kind costs for the trees include:
Administration/communication $1,000
Assistance in planting $1,500
Watering biweekly in the first year $ 500
Young tree culture (pruning, stake removal) $ 200
Total In-kind $3,200
Note: Only $1,500 of in-kind costs qualify for matching funding, none of
which include any ongoing maintenance of the trees.
Park Board $1,500 cash
$3,200 in-kind services
Green Streets $3,000
TOTAL $7,700
2. Remnant Woodlands
Material costs include:
1000 native trees $3,000
Total Material $3,000
In-kind costs consist of:
Brushing area in advance $ 500
Administration/promotion $ 500
Assistance at planting time $ 700
Follow up brushing (once per year for two years) $1,000
Total In-kind $2,700
Note: Only $1,000 of in-kind costs qualify for matching funding, none of
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Park Board $1,000 cash
$2,700 in-kind services
Green Streets $2,000
TOTAL $5,700
3. Tree Voucher Program
The following costs are for the trees only.
FUNDING SOURCE COST PER TREE TOTAL COST
Property Owners $10 voucher cost $30,000
Partic. Nursery $15 minimum $45,000 minimum
Green Streets $10 $30,000
City of Vancouver $ 5 $15,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $120,000 minimum
Notes:
i) this program is based on 3000 trees;
ii) the City of Vancouver and the property owner's shares would be
considered the City's contribution in terms of the cost
sharing with Tree Canada Foundation;
iii) trees are to be planted by residents at no cost to the
municipality;
iv) promotional materials and administration costs will be
absorbed by the BCNTA and the City (administrative costs are
expected to be relatively minimal and so are not included as
in-kind costs); and,
v) the property owner can supplement the difference in cost
between a more expensive tree and the value of the voucher,
depending on the policy of the participating nursery.
4. Ridgeway Greenway
Most of the 1996 Capital Budget allocation for City Greenways will be
for the design and construction of this portion of the Ridgeway. A
substantial civic public art allocation is also anticipated. Other
required funding sources are expected to include corporate sponsorships,
donations, and community sweat equity. Special sites along the greenway
for which no funds have yet been identified for tree planting, would
greatly benefit from a financial partnership between the City and the
Tree Canada Foundation. A total of $40,000 in matching funds is
proposed in
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this application for these high-profile tree planting sites. The budget
breakdown is as follows:
City of Vancouver $10,000 cash
$10,000 in-kind services
Green Streets $20,000
TOTAL $40,000
A more detailed budget breakdown is not possible until a final design is
approved by Council. However, an extensive community participation
process will be integral to the design process and it is fully
anticipated that community members will participate in the construction
and maintenance of their portions of the greenway.
5. School Grounds Enhancement Project
The following project costs are to be shared equally between the
Vancouver School Board and Green Streets Canada. Community
participation will be largely through education and increased awareness
through video and brochure production. Costs of administration and
ongoing use of the educational/promotional materials are not included in
this budget and will be absorbed by the School Board.
75 Deciduous Trees @ 75 mm cal installed $15,000
150 Deciduous Trees @ 25-40 mm cal installed $16,500
Video $ 7,000
Brochures $ l,500
TOTAL $40,000
GRAND TOTAL ALL PROJECTS $213,400
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