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Town of BWG Launches Private Tree Protection Survey to Shape Future Policies

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In a dedicated effort to foster environmental sustainability, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is launching a comprehensive survey inviting residents to contribute their perspectives on a Draft Private Tree Protection By-law.

The survey was approved by the Green Initiatives Committee at the October 2023 meeting. This initiative aims to strike a delicate balance between urban development and preserving the Town’s green canopy, reflecting the growing importance of environmental consciousness within the community of BWG.

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“As our municipality continues to see exponential growth, we understand how critical it is to protect our urban forest. With this survey, our community members and stakeholders will play an important role in helping us develop a direction for the future protection of trees and natural areas within BWG.” – Mayor James Leduc

The survey, accessible through the Town’s website, seeks to gather valuable insights from residents, ensuring their voices play a pivotal role in shaping the final by-law.

“Private tree preservation continues to be a highly requested measure from our residents as it promotes natural beauty, air quality, shade throughout our neighbourhoods, and combats climate change. We look forward to consultations for private trees, to ensure we get this next step right.” – Councillor Scott, Chairman, Green Initiatives Advisory Committee

The survey will remain open until September 5, 2024, after which the collected data will undergo analysis by the Town. The insights gathered will play a pivotal role in refining the draft by-law before it moves forward in the decision-making process. For more information and to complete the survey, please visit www.townofbwg.com/privatetrees

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