Help Shape Waterloo's Urban Forest Strategy to 2050
Official title: Future of Trees in Waterloo
The City of Waterloo wants your ideas on how to protect and grow the city's tree canopy as the community expands. They're developing an Urban Forest Management Strategy that will guide tree preservation and planting through 2050. You can share ideas, take a poll, or attend public events.
Why This Matters
Love the shade on your street? Worried about losing trees to new development? This strategy will shape how Waterloo balances growth with keeping its green spaces. Trees cool neighbourhoods, clean the air, and boost property values. Your input helps decide where they're protected and where new ones get planted.
What Could Change
The city could adopt new rules on tree protection during construction. Developers might face stricter requirements to preserve mature trees or plant replacements. The strategy will set targets for expanding tree canopy coverage across Waterloo through 2050.
Key Issues
- How should the city balance urban growth with preserving existing trees?
- What ideas do residents have for maintaining and expanding the urban forest?
- What tree management approaches should be explored to meet community needs?
How to Participate
- Visit the consultation page to share your ideas in the ideas gallery or take the quick poll.
- Follow the page for updates on upcoming public engagement activities and the online survey on draft tactics opening January 2025.
- Contact Derek Brick at derek.brick@waterloo.ca or call 519-886-2310 x30276 with questions.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | Public Input on Draft Strategy - Online Survey | Virtual |
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (1)
- What ideas do you have that would help keep our city trees?