Share this Story : Westover: In trees we trust — a City of Ottawa program that works beautifully Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Westover: In trees we trust — a City of Ottawa program that works beautifully Ottawa’s Trees in Trust program does exactly what it should. It encourages more urban greenery, the benefits of which are myriad. Author of the article: Suzanne Westover Published Jul 05, 2024 • Last updated 16 minutes ago • 2 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here .
Or sign-in if you have an account. These newly planted trees, near Suzanne Westover's house, will add beauty to the neighbourhood as they mature. Photo by Suzanne Westover / POSTMEDIA Article content Last week, the trees we requested in the fall of 2023 through the City of Ottawa’s Trees in Trust program arrived.
A lovely red maple and a flowering pear tree were delivered to the barren grassland across from our home. We’d struck a deal with our neighbours, who live on a generous corner lot facing our house: if they made the request, we’d care for the trees. It’s a win-win.
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