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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 8, 2008 - 25 Foster parents needed for trees Oakvillegreen Conservation Association is looking for good parents to help make Oakville a greener place in which to live. The environmental group recently launched its Tree Foster Parent Program and is putting a call out for volunteers willing to grow two dozen or more native tree seedlings in their backyards, beginning in the fall. The plan is that the volunteers, or `foster parents', will take care of the seedlings for three or four years, after which the trees will be removed and planted in public spaces throughout Oakville. The tree foster parents will be provided with the seedlings, pots, fertilizer and all the other materials needed to bring the seedlings to fruition. The program aims to help Oakville achieve its target of a 40 per cent canopy cover by 2057 -- a goal Mayor Rob Burton described as a gift to future generations. Oakvillegreen also noted by doing this the genetic legacy of native Oakville trees will be protected and the species diversity in the urban forest will be increased. Tree foster parents will also get to meet others involved in the program, learn more about tree care and urban forestry management and get the opportunity to make a hands-on contribution to improving the local environment. Tree foster parents are required to water, fertilize and generally tend to their seedlings. Protection against such predators as deer and rabbits must also be provided. The program will give advice, support and conduct regular check-ins to help make sure as many seedlings reach maturity as possible. To become a Tree Foster Parent or for more information, contact Emma Murphy Admans at emurphy@treeinitiatives.com or 647409-5298. ONE WEEKO LEFT T ! VOTE real estate www.haltonsearch.com Interactive SE RV IC E S · Laser Hair Removal · Laser Vein Removal · Laser Skin Rejuvenation · Laser Acne-Scar Treatment · Photo Facials · · · · · · Nourishing Facials Body Waxing Peels Microdermabrasion Anti-wrinkle Skin Tightening Treatments · Botox & Fillers with any laser or skin care package 1treatment FREE all skin care products PRODUCT S · Thalgo · PCA Skin Care · Obagi · Jane Iredale Mineral makeup · Dr. Schrammek Green peel 15% OFF 905.812.2777 5425 Creditview Rd. #11 www.beauskinlaser.com email: info@beauskinlaser.com