7/19/2018 Agenda Comurg Lryan Forest 1. Plan Purpose 2. Approach / Methodology /Management PI tn 3. Cobourg's Urban Forest 4. Recommended Plan Directions Final Draft 5. Workplan - 9 Programs Presentation to Council 6. Accomplishing the Plan July 23, 2018 over the next 20 years 7. Business Case for Managing • Cobourg's Urban Forest til � , ittirAtAg‘t 8. Next Steps 1 IL G Ui ‘. 8 As s a l s :obourg t e 1
7/19/2018 Pl9MOSa Plan 1. Review current Town management practices >To accomplish a healthy and sustainable urban 2. Compare current approach to industry best practices forest that contributes to the economic, 3. Obtain input from urban forest stakeholders Et community environmental and social vitality of Cobourg 4. Recommend strategies for: • tree care / management standards >Plan focus is on public lands - effectively • inventory manage the urban forest as a community asset ° inspections • planting >Directions for improving urban;e 1.7. st ,_ • risk management health and cover on private lands • partnership opportunities • integration with other Town policies, strategies and programs 5. Refine Plan through stakeholder and community feedback 6. Develop operational plans, business case and final draft management plan 7. Review of Final Draft Plan by Town management and Council Mal 2
7/19/2018 Community a Stakeholder Input T cover, '-trees on public Et private lands Vision & Principles: >A healthy, sustainable Et thriving forest >A lush forest across the Town, diversity 'Town, partners Et community collaborate >Tree-lined streets, enclosed canopies >Manage in a landscape context >Proactively manage trees over their life >Longer term view fits with life >Natural area and people connections expectancy of trees, i.e. up to 150 years Goals a Objectives: >Be a leader! >Set aggressive canopy target, 35-40% >Plant trees where feasible - in hubs, along >Maximize access to funding options streets, areas without trees, replacement tree protection - existing, heritage >Cost-effective Et proactive management >Trees provide community benefits >Support private landowners in tree care >Add trees to Town entrances >Improve natural area protection Workplan: >Involve all ages, children, volunteers Ÿ- Ensure adequate resources to deliver plan >Risk management program %Tree planting Et maintenance plans >Clear roles and responsibilities >Community Education - many ideas >Explore opportunities for Tprivate trees ?Task prioritization is important 3
7/19/2018 How the Plan Directions Fit Together 2037 Vision a Supporting Principles Cobourg will be a community in the Forest Principle: Statement of Town values Principles: and commitments to urban forest management. • Proactive and active management of the urban forest Vision Statement - desired state in 20 years a longer term - 50/100/150 years • Cost-effective management program Goals: Action statement of main ways Goals • The urban forest provides connections to meet the vision and corridors for people Et wildlife Objectives: break each of the goals Objectives / Targets • Community outreach and engagement into several tasks which are articulated are essential to achieve this vision as measurable results, end states or products that contribute to the goal • Partnerships will be an important method of managing Cobourg's forest Actions t Strategies • Right tree in the right place to maximize tree growth, health and longevity Targets are expressed as specific and to reduce conflicts numeric objectives that represent end • All trees, shrubs and plants comprise the urban forest state conditions to achieve • Establish a balance between human uses Et the urban forest ecological needs Actions/Strategies: Specific tasks that work together to meet the goats, • Management of the urban forest will consider the entire landscape and an objectives, targets and vision ecosystem context 4
7/19/2018 The Workplan = 9 Programs Urban Forest Goals Et Objectives 7. Establish a Town Heritage Tree Program 1. Establish a Tree Planting Plan to increase � Goal 1: The urban forest will be lush, diverse, healthy a resilient forest cover on a Neighbourhood Basis and to recognize and conserve important - native species, more diversity, expanded tree canopy, target of 35-40%, resilient, across the Town - Target of 35% cultural heritage landscapes a trees Enhance the Tree Maintenance Program to 8. Clear Governance: Forestry leads urban Goal 2: The urban forest will contribute to community sustainability 2. include regular tree inspections, pruning, forest management and works closely - vitality, shade, connected to history, natural heritage & people connections, with Partners to access available data update, tree care standards, reporting welcoming environment, destination, community benefits, quality of life resources for efficient management 3. Proactively Manage Tree Risks (i.e. pests, Goal 3: The Town of Cobourg community will understand the urban forest's through the CAO's shared initiatives, invasive species, poor tree conditions, importance and will be actively involved in its care Advisory Committees, County, GRCA, climatic effects) through up-to-date Utility Companies, Et Community Groups - tree values and benefits are known, managed through partnerships, contributes to inventory, tree health assessment Et program local food security 9. to address prioritized risks � Integration with Other Town Initiatives: Link to other initiatives, i.e. Cultural a Goal 4: The Town's approach to management of trees on public lands will 4. Establish Community Stewardship Program Natural Heritage, Parks, Planning, Public meet urban forest Et community needs to inform a involve residents and businesses Works, Asset Management, Design, Risk in care and expansion of the urban forest - right tree in the right place, tree life cycle management, management of tree needs Management, Waterfront, Invasive Spp. and risks, efficient approach, adequate resources, regular reporting, work towards 5. Implement a Funding Strategy (grants, ' � - 1g sustainable tree maintenance, integrate wildlife needs sponsorships, bequests, volunteers, compensation for removal of trees) that Goal 5: The Town will support residents and businesses in the stewardship of trees on private property enables the Town to well manage trees • Regulatory: Update Tree Protection By - Law 6. - support tree planting on private property, increase number of trees and to maintain Ft improve forest covera health, compensation for removed trees in development review process, encourage tree oases increase funds for tree planting and removal associated with development 5
7/19/2018 Urban Forest Priorities for 2023 to 2037 Workplan Priorities - Next Five Years 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Program/Year 2023-2027 Program/Year 2028-2032 2033-2037 1. Tree Planting Plan, Continue + Continue 1. Tree Increase -5% cover (reach Transition to Maintenance planting - Continue tree planting Guide tree nursery planting Planting Planting 35%) t private planting maintenance status replaced of lost trees l'Program, TData Ongoing; Hire 2. Tree 2. Tree Complete second half of Implement next 10- Maintenance continues Tree maintenance continued and updated Year 1 Report Tech/Arborist Maintenance Maintenance maintenance program year program 3. Risk Inspections, Implement 3. Risk Ongoing Continued monitoring of emerging issues Et management of tree risks Develop Program program Management Management Hire Coordinator Continue, 4. Community Continue; Expand work with 4. Community TCommunity participation Continue program a Continue/refine program Develop Program Memorial trees Stewardship groups/businesses/schools Stewardship private tree inventory extension of reach to fit with others 5. Resourcing Develop Et Start 5. Funding Develop bequest, sponsor- Continue existing / Develop new programs as Continue to implement funding strategy, include new Funding Strategy Strategy opportunities as they arise Strategy ship a C credit programs opportunities arise By-Law Update 6. Regulatory Monitor a research needs 6. Regulatory By-law review prep/ Monitor Et research needs Implement/Report on By-Law Effectiveness for 5-year review consider private trees? for 5-year review 7. Heritage Develop/Be- Implement Heritage Tree 7. Heritage Heritage trees on private Continue and promote Town Heritage Trees and Promote known heritage trees Program Trees gin Program Trees lands, cultural landscapes treed cultural landscapes Confirm Lead 8. Governance Maintain/expand partner 8. Governance Con inue to build and work with partners Maintain Et develop partnership projects Engage Partners projects; UF connectivity Continue alignment of urban 9. Integration: Alignment with other programs is Continue + 9. Integration: Monitor federal, provincial, County legislative & policy changes, community Et established Et continues connectivity forest program with others Other Programs Other Programs environmental developments for potential impact/support re: urban forest 6
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