Item - 2012.PE15.2

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by the Parks and Environment Committee on September 14, 2012. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.

PE15.2 - Trees that typically mature to a size of less than 30 cm in diameter

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Received
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Parks and Environment Committee received the item for information.

Origin

(May 23, 2012) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide information on the species of trees that typically mature in two size categories - those that develop a trunk larger than 30 cm in diameter, measured at 1.4 m above ground level, and those that do not.  An explanation of why the City's Private Tree By-law protects trees measuring 30 cm in diameter and larger is also provided.

Background Information

(May 23, 2012) Staff Report - General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Trees that Typically Mature to a Size of Less than 30 cm in Diameter
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-49621.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Raymond Cho (Carried)
That the item be received for information.
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council