Victoria Park Gets Newly Planted Trees To Aid In Urban Forestry in Peterborough

Nine trees were planted at Victoria Park by Otonabee Conservation to increase the diversity of the urban forest and enhance habitat on Tuesday.

(from left to right) Dan Marinigh from Otonabee Conservation, Kim Zippel Councillor with City of Peterborough, Warden J. Murray Jones from County of Peterborough, City of Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien, County of Peterborough CAO Sheridan Graham, and from U-Haul Kelly Gedge, Nasik Arrafih and Glenn Dee. Tree Canada has planted more than 83 million trees. Photo Courtesy of David Tuan Bui.

The trees planted included red oak, bur oak, sugar maple and white pine which are all native species.

“Victoria Park is a landmark park in the City of Peterborough and is owned by the County of Peterborough,” said J. Murray Jones, Peterborough County warden. “The health of our environment and community is very important, and we are excited to be part of this project.”

“This project will help to secure the health and succession of the urban forest and ensure that new trees are established in the park as the mature trees start to decline,” said Michael Papadacos, City of Peterborough infrastructure manager.

This tree-planting project was funded through Tree Canada and U-Haul.

“As a Tree Canada Gold Level Sponsor, U-Haul is excited for the continued greening of the beautiful Peterborough area and the generations of families here who will enjoy the benefits that these trees bring,” said Antony Grocott, U-Haul Ontario Marketing Company President, “These responsible, forward-thinking projects are only possible through the consideration and generosity of our wonderful customers.”

Tree Canada is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments.

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