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HB NEWS 3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PLAN TO PROTECT LOCAL TREES MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@ metroland.com Halton Hills council has appro’ pla signed to help local eaten protect and preserve their trees. Here are five things know about the privately- owned Tree Management Strategy: ocut nen eee ihe geen hat ‘concluded t 83 0 ver cent of the town's tree cano- py is on private property, while five per cent is on mu- nicipal land, and the re- maining 12 pel ent is owned by public agencies. “Most of the trees in Hal- ton Hills are on private property; therefore, owners of these lands have a key role in contributing to the the tree canopy in Halton Hills," said a report from cli- ‘Sales representative C: 416.938.5158 0: 905.877.8262 mimikeenanG@royallepage.ca www.mimikeenan.ca love living in 324 Guelph Street Georgetown ON mate change outreach co- ordinator Jennifer Spence.. 2. The strategy includes a range of education, incen- tive and regulation-based tree management tools rec- ommended for implementa- ton eT ne next five years, the munici- aero. ‘financial and staff resources at the time 3. Options being ‘consid- ered include: educational workshops, a second annual discounted tree sale at the Robert Austin Operations Centre or discount coupon throug] grower to encourage on planting, a town subsidy to plant larger trees on private land, and the creation ofa private tree bylaw. 4, According to the strat- there are mam vasive plant species, intro- duced pests such as the em- Justin Greaves/ Metroland The majority of trees in Halton Hills are on private property. erald ash borer and LDD moth, and increased devel- opment density and infra- requirements re- ducing growing space for trees. "The status quo is not an option if we are to protect and enhance the tree cano- py," notes the strategy. 5. Further details can be found at bit.ly/332yRae. MEDICATIONS CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEARING! Ototoxicity is the term for medication that can be hazardous to your hearing health. If you presently take medication, be sure to ask your physician about possible effects on your hearing. Keep in mind that combinations of prescriptions increase the risk of ototoxicity. If you suspect your medication could be ototoxic, or develop a ringing in your ears, report this to your physician. For more information, please call. The Georgetown Pang HEARING CLINIC We cate about your heating! Professional Arts Buildin 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210, Georgetown 905-873-6642 Cheering on our Halton Hills Olympians! INH UONEH - dl UL | 6 a Fa Zz a g o Ed 5 2 5 x 8 8 ma. 4 re} HALTON re} AUDIOMETRIC CENTRE HEARING AIDS & AUDIOMETRY Georgetown’s trusted choice for hearing care 905.877.8828 360 Guelph St., Unit 44 ‘Armstrong Ave Guelph St. Hwy. 7) T ‘THE INDEPENDENT ‘TES Georgetown ADERS’ (In the Knolcrest Centre) f CHOICE 2021 haltor i ic.ca DAANCRD aR eordyouy