Item - 2017.PE17.2

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on February 27, 2017 and was adopted without amendment.

PE17.2 - Black Walnut Trees in Toronto

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Parks and Environment Committee received the report (February 7, 2017) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for information.

Origin

(February 7, 2017) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

The purpose of this report is to respond to a request from the Parks and Environment Committee that the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation explain the effects of exempting black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) from protection under the City's tree bylaws with a focus on both community safety and canopy impacts.

Background Information

(February 7, 2017) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on Black Walnut Trees in Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-101289.pdf

Communications

(February 17, 2017) E-mail from Don Thomson (PE.New.PE17.2.1)
(February 20, 2017) E-mail from Brian Yawney (PE.New.PE17.2.2)
(February 22, 2017) E-mail from Arlena Hebert, President, Lytton Park Residents� Organization (PE.New.PE17.2.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pe/comm/communicationfile-67573.pdf
(February 23, 2017) E-mail from Edith George (PE.New.PE17.2.4)
(February 26, 2017) E-mail from Rita Bijons (PE.New.PE17.2.5)

Speakers

Steve Loretta
Maria Maiolo

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Sarah Doucette (Carried)