“Trees are important to the environment, health and quality of life in our city,” says Gavin Longmuir, Manager of Forestry. “The tremendous success of our tree-planting program shows that our residents and community partners are committed to preserving, protecting and improving our urban forest. This is especially important since Mississauga’s tree canopy has recently been hit hard by the ice storm and pests.”
Longmuir went onto say that each year the Parks & Forestry Division plants new saplings and shrubs on streets, in parks and in natural areas to produce a green future for Mississauga. “One Million Trees builds on that success,” he continued.
Residents, schools and even businesses across Mississauga are working together with the city to reach the program’s goal of planting one million trees in the course of 20 years as stated in the City’s “Living Green” pillar of its Strategic Plan. Already partners Credit Valley Conservation, Toronto Region and Conservation Authority, Evergreen and Credit River Angler’s Association have assisted the city in reaching 100,000 trees planted.
To get involved with One Million Trees, visit onemilliontrees.ca.
