By Staff/August 19, 2021
Mount Pearl is starting to look a little greener this month and not just because of the great summer weather we’ve been having.
The City of Mount Pearl recently kickstarted a major part of its urban renewal plan: an urban forestry scheme to make the city’s urban zones a little more welcoming and refreshing with the presence of more trees.
The City got started with the first tree planting event on Thursday, June 3. Councillor Isabelle Fry reported back to council that she was happy to see the work get underway and had high hopes for its impact.
“We’ve developed a new urban forestry plan which will guide sustainable management and growth for the city’s treasured urban forests for today, and for generations to come,” Fry said.
The tree planting was the first of many planned this summer.
“I really enjoyed it,” Fry said. “It’s going to be an active summer, for sure.”
The trees planted that day were near the boathouse along Power’s Pond.
“I think they look really nice, especially the one furthest up … That’s the one I planted,” Fry said, smiling.
