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Send cheque to 21 Blackthorn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6N 3H4

Cheques made out to: GREENHERE: Community reforestation and greening initiatives

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Lets make sure the urban forest survives

Urban trees have it rough. Trees in the city endure drought, restricted growing space, salt, and poor soil conditions. People pile trash around them, slam car doors into them, hammer nails into them, chain bikes to them, and allow their pets to use them as litter boxes. But trees do so much to improve our lives, from cleaning the air we breathe to giving city dwellers contact with the natural world. Taking care of urban trees can do wonders for their health and the beauty of your block. Here are some ways to give urban trees a fighting chance:

1. •General Tree care. Never tie or nail things to trees. When clearing weeds with a weed-wacker do not get too close to the tree trunk, as you will strip off outer layers of bark. It is also best to not use tree stabilizers in planting your tree, as trees stabilize themselves naturally.
   

2. •Water your trees. From May to first frost, this simple measure can make a big difference during the hot summer months. Simply let a hose run at a trickle for 30 minutes once or twice a week.
   

3. •Mulch your trees. This provides trees with a stable root environment and makes the soil conditions cooler and more humid. It also decreases competition from surrounding turf and weeds. To mulch your tree spread mulch at a depth of 2-6 inches, covering as much of the area under your tree’s canopy as possible. It is best to mulch once in the spring/summer and re-mulch in the fall.
   

4. •Flush winter salt from tree roots. If you have trees that are close to the streets or sidewalks they will absorb some of the salt that is distributed during the winter. In spring, flood the tree bed with lots of water to flush winter salt below the hair root area (the first 40 cm)
   

5. •Plant a tree on your property. Free large canopy trees are available for front and back yards. Contact GreenHere for more details. In planting your tree it is very important to ensure that you leave enough space for the canopy and the roots. It is also important to consider whether you want your tree to act as a windbreaker or provider of shade, as these considerations will determine where the tree should be planted.
   

6. •Get involved! Volunteer for GreenHere, or join your local residents association, park group, or school environmental club.
   

Park tree – broken limb: 416.338.(TREE) 8733

Insect infestation of trees (Canadian Food Inspection Agency):  1.800.442.2342

Application to remove a tree on private property: 416.338.TREE (8733)

To report an illegal cutting of trees on private property: 416.338.TREE (8733)

Tree care information GreenHere: 416.901.2006

Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (LEAF): 416.413.9244