Tag: Tree Protection
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Could Saanich Become Canada’s Next Municipality to Recognize the Rights of Trees?
By Squirrel For Mayor 🐿 Squirrel For Mayor will be watching with interest to see how the Mayor and Council respond to this council member’s motion. On Monday, July 20, 2026, Saanich Council will debate a motion from Councillor Nathalie Chambers that would endorse the principles of the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Tree as part of… Read more
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Urban Forest Myths: Debunking the Debunkers
By 🐿️ Squirrel for Mayor What does the urban forest have to do with housing myths? That is a fair question—one worth directing to the registered third-party advertising (housing advocacy organization) group Homes for Living and its webpage, Housing Myths: Common Anti-Housing Misconceptions and Myths. Homes for Living is active throughout the Capital Regional District and… Read more