Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,
The Arbor Day Foundation and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has recently recognized the City of Hamilton as a 2022 Tree City of the World.
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In light of the recent designation by the Arbor Day Foundation and Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, Hamilton joins a growing international program, Tree Cities of the World, which highlights the city’s dedication to growing and maintaining its urban forestry efforts.
Tree Cities of the World was founded in 2019, designed to recognize a city;s commitment to ensuring its urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed and celebrated.
Trees serve a critical role in the City’s current fight against climate change. With increased canopy coverage, through protection of existing public trees and the planting of trees within the City, Hamilton is able to reduce energy consumption, aid in stormwater management and erosion control, as well as improve air quality.
The recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation emphasizes the City’s dedication to fostering high level urban forestry practices and a commitment to critical green infrastructure for residents.
Recognition as one of the 2022 Tree Cities of World was awarded through a
comprehensive application made through the Forestry section highlighting urban forestry policies and best practices, the dedication of funds through capital and operating budgets for urban forestry programs and initiatives. Each city was required to provide an application which provided proof of meeting five core standards of urban forest management.
The City of Hamilton is now one of twenty-two Canadian cities to join an international network of 170 cities across 21 countries.
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