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DRAFT URBAN FOREST STRATEGY
The Urban Forest Strategy is one of the tools that Council, the community and staff willbe able to use in conjunction with the Sustainable Saanich Official Community Plan 2008 (OCP), Strategic Plan 2009, other city bylaws, plans and policies. It provides a long–term plan for achieving a sustainable urban forest in Saanich.
The draft is ready for your comments and feedback.
RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE CANADA (RInC) PROGRAM
Government of Canada invests in Saanich's Recreational Infrastructure (RInC)
Read all about it!
BAXTER PARK - TREES FOR TOMORROW
In March 2009, the District of Saanich received a grant of $31,000 from the Ministry of Community and Rural Development through the Trees for Tomorrow and BC150 Grove programs to purchase 150 native trees and more than 1900 native shrubs to plant as demonstration forests in Baxter Park. Read more about this project.
GARLIC MUSTARD
The District of Saanich is asking the public for assistance in identifying and eradicating a particularly nasty invasive plant. Please see the recent media release and information brochure on Garlic Mustard.
URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Saanich Parks is launching an Urban Forest Strategy process. Over the next two months a consultant will be engaging staff, Council Committees, Neighbourhood Associations and the public, seeking their input on the Urban Forest.
Read more...
ONLINE GIS - MUNICIPAL TRAIL LAYER
Saanich Parks have added a Municipal Trail layer to the Online GIS. Read more...
MOUNT DOUGLAS PARK - CHURCHILL GATE CLOSURE
At the October 26, 2009 regular meeting of Saanich Council an expansion of the Churchill Drive Gate Closure was approved on a permanent basis. The gates will open at noon and close by 11:00 p.m. daily. Read more...
RIVERSONG: LIFE ALONG THE COLQUITZ
The pebble mosaics that mark the start of the of the pathway that follows the Colquitz River, were created by artists in the Garth Homer Society ArtWorks Program during a workshop led by River Song artists, Paula Jardine and Carolyn Knight. Read more...
SAANICH'S PESTICIDE FREE PLEDGE
In April of this year, Council endorsed a resolution on the Pesticide Free Pledge for the grounds of Saanich Municipal Hall, Recreation Centres and Boulevard Floral Displays. Read more...
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