**** HRM Media Release
Residents invited to participate in the development of new Urban Forest Management Plan
The Halifax Regional Municipality is reviewing and updating its Urban Forest Management Plan (formerly the Urban Forest Master Plan). This review will evaluate the awareness, understanding and satisfaction with the municipality’s Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) and creates an opportunity for residents to provide their feedback on the UFMP through public engagement.
Upcoming engagement opportunities
- Survey
- A survey will be open until March 7.
- Open houses
- February 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Canada Games Centre (26 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax)
- February 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Zatzman Sportsplex (110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth)
Since the approval of the original UFMP, there have been significant changes to the municipality’s planning standards and strategic priorities, including the adoption of the Regional Plan and the climate action plan HalifACT, that necessitate an updated UFMP to better align with the needs of our growing region.
Managing our urban forest ensures our region continues to receive the benefits trees offer and helps the municipality further its climate action. Since 2012, the municipality has advanced these efforts by implementing a cyclical pruning program, a tree planting program and solidifying the role of trees through the Municipal Design Guidelines.
Following public engagement, staff will review and consider feedback, draft the new UFMP and present it to Regional Council for final review and approval.
For more information, visit our website.
