In a forest, some trees provide shade for other species to thrive beneath the canopy – while others share nutrients in the soil so that diversity can thrive! Similar to these forest trees, the best way to create strength and resilience for a sustainable urban forest is through the establishment of formal partnerships.
To bring more harmony between the City wide greening efforts, a formal partnership could exist between the City of St. Catharines’ Green Committee and the SCDA’s own StreetScape & Sustainability Committee. This would establish a cooperative force to ensure that urban street trees are effectively managed and prioritized as important infrastructure for the Downtown core.
These partnerships can be extended to other groups that will improve our collective efforts to provide a sustainable urban forest for many years to come such as:
- The City of St. Catharines
- Niagara Region
- Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
- Vineland Research & Innovation
- Niagara College
- Land Care Niagara
- Trout Unlimited
- Bring Back the Brookies
- ncStewards
- Many more!