Trees
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Private Trees
The community is reminded that private trees are the homeowner's responsibility and if one is down, contact one of the many private Arborists listed in the Yellow Pages. If you see a public tree down please call Saanich Parks at (250) 475-5522 with as much detail as possible.If the power is out in your area, lines are down across the road, or you see sparks stay clear and call BC Hydro at 1-888-769-3766.
Planting and Maintaining a New Tree
By choosing to plant and maintain a tree you are helping enhance the Urban Forest. Trees provide many benefits that are often overlooked. Everyone appreciates the aesthetic beauty that trees provide, but there is so much more. Trees provide shade thereby reducing summer energy costs; they also remove carbon dioxide from the air we breathe and provide a carbon sink. By planting a tree on your property you have increased the properties value. Find out more...
Trees and Storms
With winter storm season approaching it is always a good idea to have trees inspected to ensure that their structure or stability has not been compromised. If you are concerned about a park, boulevard or private bylaw-protected tree request a call for service or tree permit online or call Saanich Parks at 475-5522. Please refer to the Tree Protection Bylaw to determine if your private tree requires any permits or authorization before removal. Read more...
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