More than 600 native trees and shrubs are being planted in Charlottetown’s Victoria Park and J. Frank McAulay Park through a Trees for Life partnership, aiming to strengthen the urban forest’s resilience to the impacts of climate change. Photo by The Guardian /FileArticle contentMore than 600 native trees and shrubs are being planted in two of Charlottetown’s parks through a partnership with Trees for Life.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe trees are going into parks with unique ecological challenges — Victoria Park and J. Frank McAulay Park — with a goal of strengthening the urban forest’s resilience to the impacts of climate change.Article contentArticle contentThe initiative is part of the city’s response to the extensive tree loss caused by post-tropical storm Fiona.Article contentArticle contentCollaboration with studentsArticle contentAs part of the project, a tree planting event took place on Friday at J. Frank McAulay Park with students from Holland College’s environmental applied science technology program. This marks the third year of collaboration between the city and the program, which offers students hands-on experience while contributing to the restoration and greening of Charlottetown’s natural spaces.Article content“Our urban forest plays a central role in the city’s climate action plan and is an important tool for adapting to the growing impacts of climate change,” said Coun. Trevor MacKinnon, chair of the city’s environment and sustainability committee.Article content“Trees are among the city’s most valuable assets, offering countless benefits from cooling and cleaning the air, to reducing noise and managing stormwater.”Article contentRestoration workArticle contentThe restoration work will include the creation of naturalized forest patches at both parks using the Miyawaki method, a dense planting technique using native species that helps accelerate forest regeneration and biodiversity. Species have been chosen for their ability to withstand changing climate conditions, contributing to habitat creation and the long-term health of the forest.Article contentTrees for Life is a national charity dedicated to planting native trees where people live, work and play, and is contributing $21,865, or half of the total project costs.Article content
Charlottetown to plant 600 trees in two parks to strengthen urban forest
