Edmonton is striving to protect some 380,000 trees on city-owned boulevards and open spaces with some new rules, a city report shows. Rules workMick Graham, owner of Singletree Builders and a member of the Infill Development in Edmonton Association, said IDEA agrees it's important to protect mature trees. Despite the existing measures, city trees are still damaged or lost by heavy equipment and vehicles driving over roots. Councillors raised the issue in July 2017 and directed administration to report back with a stronger tool to protect trees. Edmonton's mature trees have a monetary value of $900 million and an ecosystem benefit of over $10 million a year.

Source: CBC News May 21, 2021 12:56 UTC