The Municipality of Kincardine takes the removal of trees very seriously and recognizes that the community also has concerns about the removal of trees. To develop a balanced approach to the removal of trees, the Municipality is seeking community input to inform the development of a tree policy and by-law. This survey can be completed online or on paper by June 22, 2022.
For trees on Municipal property, the Municipal Tree Policy (adopted July 12, 2021) was created to effectively preserve, enhance, conserve, and manage the urban and rural tree canopy, thus providing a better quality of life for municipal residents. The Municipality supports proper stewardship techniques and believes they are essential to protect and enhance the life expectancy of municipal trees – the Tree Policy directs staff to plant 2 new trees for every 1 tree that needs to be removed on Municipal property.
The Municipality of Kincardine however, does not have a by-law for the removal of trees on private property; therefore, staff are conducting a public survey to strengthen tree protection and to bring a report and policy back for Council consideration. To complete the survey visit (www.kincardine.ca/treesurvey) or request a paper copy of the survey by emailing info@kincardine.ca.
“There is a delicate balance between conservation and development that must always be considered, stated Adam Weishar, Director of Infrastructure and Development. “We encourage the community to complete the survey to help the Municipality develop a policy and by-law for the removal of trees on private property moving forward.”
For more information visit https://www.kincardine.ca/en/municipal-office/environment.aspx.
