Woodlot Rehabilitation Program: Ladybird Park

Woodlot Rehabilitation Program: Ladybird Park

La version française suit Following the removal of ash trees impacted by Emerald Ash Borer from this woodlot, and subsequent reforestation work, tending and planting operations are now required to successfully rehabilitate the forest. These operations will include the...
Tips to protect your trees from gypsy moths

Tips to protect your trees from gypsy moths

La version française suit Everyone knows them. These creatures slink almost unnoticed up the trunks of trees and gorge on leaves under a veil of cocoons, invading beautiful gardens and forests. The Gypsy Moth is coming to a tree near you. The Gypsy Moth is an invasive...
NOTEBOOK: Saving trees from development

NOTEBOOK: Saving trees from development

La version française suit (Photo: Maple trees at Putney Park/Érables au parc Putney) With large parcels of land being developed in suburban Ottawa, many trees are being cleared in advance of construction. Residents have asked: what can we do to spare some of these...
Spring 2021 tree planting update

Spring 2021 tree planting update

(Photo: Maple grove at Putney Park, from approx. 2018/érablière au parc Putney, vers 2018.) La version française suit Starting this week and continuing until the end of June, the City’s Forestry Services team will be planting new trees in parks, at City...