aa Sot Wednesday, May 8, 1991 _ 7 logo = ar Forest Weck iD Canadian Forestry Association, It special projects or other activities Which promote this special Week. bree a ‘Ansociations to entity ‘ inhabitants ad ween pec, The trees referféd to as the ‘‘Urban Forest’. Trees‘ li:the urban landscape have significant functional, aesthetic and economic value. They produce the ‘Oxygen required to sustain life on our _planet.'Today the variety of species contained in our parks, strests and bou- levands adds to our quality of life and ‘communities, The iuban forést is taken for granted ~ by many, and is often abused and not “cared. for. Urban trees are a neces- ‘-Sary. valuable resource contributing to the life of urban inhabitants by improv- ing air quality, absorbing carbon mon- “Oxide and other alr pollutants. Trees - moderate icmperature extremes in the “gsphalt jungte, as well as providing a ‘much needed wind break. + Deciduous trees provide welcome ‘cooling shade in summer and allow ‘the warm winter sun to penetrate. Coniferous trees provide shelter from _ winter winds, act as natural snow fences, In this way, trees contribute to the reduction of heating and air ‘conditioning energy requirements. ... Planting of trees adjacent to busy streets, -major‘collectors and, highways pro- ‘vide both physical and psychological relief from traffic noise, while screen- ‘ing out unpleasant views. ‘Tree root systems help stabilize. the land “and prevent erosion of slopes ‘and river banks from both wind and “water, This stabilization is especially valuable during heavy summer rain ~ storins and spring run off, . “Not only does the urban forest pro- ide acontribution ta the environment through aesthetics but it also adds eco- “nomic value to adjacent property. Comniercial/industrial areas become More attractive to the polential customer! an integral part of the heritage of employee, Residential properties: are: Seemed in value both monetarily and: : visually. Mature trees in a new sub- © division contribute to the value of the .- area and through careful, construction habits, the sean forest can be retained. : Increasing air pollution, use of toxic , Soll Contamination, soil com-" paction and heat can ‘all stress Stress the aban . forest.’ : ne Increased ‘funding’ is: ‘necessary wo. implement required maintenance pro- * ms, such as replacement planting, fertilizing, routine trimming, watering, 2 insect and disease’ ‘control, ° De Eee The urban forest is dectining it an“ alarming rate throughout North Amer.” ica, with the average ‘municipality los-.” ing more trees than can be’t : The closer the tree.is .1 ‘to he central core, the shorter the lifespan. Forest type trees are being planted in tree wells in an attempt to provide the tree-lined streets that exis years ago! Trees growing under these’ donditions have a very short lifespan and cannot’ be expected to survive.more than ten years. This type of planting requires - more research to planting stan-" dards which would. ensure & healthier and longer lifes Pa The trend o utility companies in the last few Years :Is“to bury more lines to provide a more aestheticall pleasing a of the commit ties. With this. trend'the competition for underground right-of-way space has become increasingly difficult. It is all- too easy to forego tree space téquire- ments for hydro, gas, telephone, water, and sewerline. An ecological balance between com: crete. structures: and: the urban forest must take place or the’scales: will tip to the detriment of the environment. Humans are creatures from: nature and require. such ‘surroundings to Temain healthy, — _ : a National Forest Week in 1991 will be observed May 5-11. ~The theme will be *‘Tomorrow's Forests’. . .“‘Today’s Challenge’. . The Week is nationally by "National Forest Week, 1991 ‘the Canadian Forestry Association — and Tegionally by the Provincial Forestry ich make up this national, non prot federation. Activities and are through a broad network of organizations, groups, individuals, and government. ie a _ Famous trees. of Canada anada iz _are gone but their claim’ to | “ig @ continuin . Assoc! "2 trees served as early landmarks’ or. “omemorials and were distinct because “their branches had been trimmed; “sidered to mark the meeting in 1872 "west who were locating a possible route * ~“. this tree belongs in the book of fame" Pe ines pl lanted inthe early: 1900"s along + city boulevards -such as Broadway . . Avenue, While the first omamental tree. laced: : early part'of this century. These elms ‘deserve a § “early pioneers to beautify their com- - Fredericton ‘was’.a large-red. oak. It -wasplanted in 1900 on, May 24th, Queen Victoria’s birthday, to commem--- the same "year. This is but one exam- ple of a special tree ‘being planted to - Which help ‘make up the fabric’ of Canadian soc ’ plaque. A walk through the grounds’. ", will uncover the names of well-known ~ Jeaders such as King George VI, Queen’ Juliana of the Netherlands, President: |: Jolm F Kennedy and Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie. The description can be found in publications of Pro- ial trees which deserve the descrip-: ton ‘*famous". These-are individual: 7 a - or small a groups of trees. which in some. way are tied to historical or special events. They may be still, living, or am recorded in the. written record or by special markers, ‘The search: for, these = program of Provincial’ : Forestry ions who have located and documented these famous trees; ©”. In: Jasper National Park ‘in ‘Alberta : can be seena ‘!Lobstick"* tee, which... though dead is still standing. Lobstick? - such:a way thal the trees were: recog ; nized readily from a distance. . The. Jasper “Labstick" is generally, con- ° of surveyors from the east. and the, for the first trans-continental railway. Even though political considerations - resulted in the Canadian Pacific Rail-"" way, being built farthér.to the south, ° 4s a record of the building of a nation. Growing im Winnipeg are many elm. Tomorrow’ s Forests - wes fi . _veuv s + Challenge. 7 tolieveneat, ~" tion Authorities and - | departments..On “Dig | Day'” trees are plantings, in the city date back to the ’s; boulevard planting did not become ‘a: general practice until the ial place in the history of the city for-they mark the efforts of Canadian Forestry Association A Federation of Provincial Forestry Assoclatio 185 Somerset St. W.s + Ottawa, . Canada Kap uae 232- 115 “Association forestiére, canadienne Uni Fédération des Associations forestl@res provinciales se 165, tue ' Somerset Quest, Citawa a Canada K2P (2 *292- 1815 munities by introducing trees to Prairie settlements, 0 tintil rebently on the grounds of the New: Brunswick ‘legislature. in orate the founding there ‘of the: first JODE, chapter in‘ Canada‘ on January, commemorate anniversaries of groups society. On. the grounds of Rideau Hall, official howe of Canada’s Governor: General, aré -many trees which have been. planted by visiting foreign ‘dig- nitaries. Here can be ‘seen about 40: maples, oaks and other-species, éach marked. with ‘a distinguishing brass _ of many famous trees. vinclat. Forestry Associations. These have titles like ‘‘Alberta Trees of Renown’, ‘“Heritage Trees of Mani- taba”, “Honour Roll of Ontario Tives'', or “Great Trees of New Brunswic! ad to name a few. In them can also be found the location of trees which are the largest, oldest or in some other ways special for each region. The dis- covery and description of these famous trees of Canada are ongoing and form part of the broadly-based information; programs of the Foresiry Associatio 7" ACTOBS ap get i- i a rulion ean ali Se The objectives o trees. fe Canada “\ane to help reforest Canada through: involving youth in the outdoors: and : helping them develop an-ai ida “Of the environment. The es mid Trees for Canada is an. vane - cooperation between ‘local communi. tles;; Scouts Canada’ and’ ‘government, lunteers‘and local agencies meet-to ofielect ‘sites, appropriate; species. and wantities. Presentations are made by” * forestry officials to Scouting youth on how to plant. trees, , and ‘their impor- , tance to our environment. . * ‘Trees are obtained from. Conserva- : provincial forestry: lanted by young people ‘supervised ‘e “ars..Some areas visit sites annu- ly to remove: weeds, replint, trees that did no! survive and maintain the forests. Scouts plant on Crown lands, conservation areas, Provincial Parks, a8 wind breaks on Prairie farms and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Groups such as Scouts are thinking about tomorrow's forests, and accept ing today's challenge, by planting trees ~ and educating our young people, , WE SALUTE NATIONAL FOREST WEEK MAY 5 - 711, 1991 PEER BELL POLE COMPANY LTD. is North America’s largest producer of .Westem Red Cedar poles primarily servicing the highly specialized electric ‘utility. market throughout Canada and the United States. - ' TUT RAe waa iki Se May 5 =aF aa aes re . Shere > National Forest . Week. May 5-11, 1991 million trees : Annually Te Forest (604) 636-2271 Stewart, B.C. P.G. Box 70 VOT 1W0O Buffalo Head | Products Ltd. ' Telex 047-85619 - Fax 1-(804)-636-2366 WE SALUTE.... 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