"urban forestry"

The committee will receive a presentation on the 'Projet Canopée' (Canopy Project), which focuses on urban forestry and tree cover in Gatineau. This item involves analyzing the project's current status and determining future strategic directions for the initiative.

Citizens raised concerns regarding pesticide use on golf courses, coordination of tree planting programs, and community collaboration for urban biodiversity.

The Commission received a presentation on the 'Canopée' project, which aims to increase the urban canopy index to 30% in all Gatineau communities. The project focuses on regulatory application, communication, and a support program for private property owners to plant trees.

The city is seeking provincial funding for urban forestry initiatives under the OASIS program.

Council authorized a grant application to the provincial OASIS program to support urban greening and tree planting projects. This aligns with the city's Urban Forestry Plan, which aims to increase the canopy cover to 30% in all communities and mitigate urban heat islands.

The City is seeking provincial funding through the OASIS program to support urban forestry initiatives. This funding will help expand or maintain the city's tree canopy, contributing to climate resilience.

The City is applying for a provincial grant (up to $25 million) under the OASIS program to fund tree planting and green infrastructure. This initiative supports the City's goal of increasing canopy cover and reducing urban heat islands.

An update on the city's Urban Forestry Plan, detailing efforts to maintain and expand the city's tree canopy and green spaces.

The city will partner with CREDDO to plant a micro-forest in Pointe-Gatineau, supporting the city's Urban Forestry Plan to increase canopy cover and combat climate change. The city will provide $17,900 in funding for this initiative.

A presentation providing an update on the city's progress in implementing the 2023-2030 Urban Forestry Plan, which outlines strategies for tree canopy management and urban greening.

The commission reviewed the first year of the 2023-2030 Urban Forestry Plan. Discussions covered tree maintenance, the success of the current tree protection bylaw, and the need for better connectivity in forest corridors. The city is working on improving accountability and monitoring tools.

The city is seeking authorization to apply for provincial decrees and sign federal agreements to secure funding and support for its Urban Forestry Plan.

The commission reviewed and updated its 2024-2025 work plan, including adjustments to urban forestry objectives and the inclusion of regional wetland and architectural integration planning. The commission recommended the plan's adoption to the municipal council.