Helping our Urban Forest Help Us
Our urban forest is one of the many assets that make a city more liveable so it is in our best interests give it the best opportunity to thrive by choosing the right location for a plant and providing basic care.
Did You Know?
- After an inch of rainfall, if 20% of Grande Prairie were covered by hard surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, parking lots and driveways that would leave the City's green spaces to absorb 80% of the water or 256,000,000 gallons ((((litres))))
- Studies show that people plant rees in their yard for shade and apperance more so than for energy savings, environmental benefits or privacy.
- Studies show that when residents of mature neighbourhoods are asked to list the most important feature of their neighbourhood they usually cite the large street trees and not the wide roads or nice sidewalks.
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