Tag: Plantable Space
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Municipal Elections 2026 – Urban Forest Key Issues
By Squirrel For Mayor đż Download Victoria’s Urban Forest issues (.pdf) Key Issue: URBAN FOREST & ENVIRONMENT Key Messages We need a change in City Councilâs approach to the urban forest: From To Summary 1. Biodiversity & Ecological Planning Problem The OCPâs new land-use framework was developed without a city-wide biodiversity assessment of private land.… Read more
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Would the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights Improve Municipal Urban Forest Governance?
On July 20, 2026, Saanich Councillor Nathalie Chambers brought forward a motion asking Council to consider the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights as a framework for informing the District’s Tree Protection Bylaw, Urban Forest Strategy and broader municipal planning. The motion was defeated 8â1 following a lengthy discussion about municipal authority, legal implications and implementation. Questions from the debate Would the Universal… Read more
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The Inconvenient Garry Oak Ecosystem: Distinguishing Native Trees from House Plants through Victoria’s Draft OCP.
Summary: This article examines how Victoria’s planning policies address the urban forest while considering the unique conservation needs of the Garry oak ecosystem. The article explores the relationship between native ecosystems, biodiversity, and municipal planning. By Squirrel for Mayor August 26, 2025 The urban area of the City of Victoria is the Garry oak (Quercus… Read more