Vancouver, BC addresses climate change and resource inequities with Branch Out tree canopy pilot
Vancouver, BC Branch Out Tree Canopy Inequities Pilot
The VanPlay parks plan identified Equity Initiative Zones based on indicators like tree canopy and park access gaps. The Branch Out pilot provides 250 free trees to residents of two low-canopy neighborhoods - Victoria-Fraserview and Sunset. A random drawing selects participants from a larger pool of interested households. Parks and Recreation staff will offer guidance on optimal planting locations and long-term maintenance when delivering trees.
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In a city-wide effort to grow our urban forest, the Park Board is giving away 250 trees to people living in canopy-deficient areas of Vancouver.
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Following a multi-year effort, last week the Vancouver Park Board approved its citywide parks and recreation master plan. Dubbed VanPlay, it will guide investment in parks and recreation for the next 25 years. Vancouver is the only Canadian city—and one of the only in North America—with an elected Park Board that governs the city’s green spaces. […]
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