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This will be cleaner and allow for greater accessibility, says Mayor Chris White. It will also solve the prob- lem of mulch getting into the filters of the splash pad. The new swing set will be located closer to the splash pad, better integrating the entire play area. White says construction should begin this fall. By Rebecca Ring An Ontario-wide program to identify heritage trees across the province was im- plemented this summer by Trees Ontario. The Herit- age Tree program celebrates those trees that have cultural or historical significance to the community or province. Guelph/Eramosa Parks De- partment supports the idea. Manager Robin Milne says it offers a great opportunity to highlight the importance of trees in the township. Resi- dents are invited to identify special trees in the commun- ity or neighbourhoods that would be worth nominating as a Heritage Tree. This is a great idea, says Mayor Chris White, There are trees in the Rockwood Conservation Area that are over 500 years old they were saplings during the reign of King Henry VIII. Its an in- credible thing to think about they were here long before the European settlers arrived. He adds that the program ties in nicely with the Townships declaration to increase the tree coverage, as it would protect trees that are already mature. Its important to bring our heritage as a community to light and highlight those fea- tures of which not everyone is aware, like the Group of Seven painting that was done here, he says. Anyone can nominate a tree by registering on the Trees Ontario Heritage Tree website (www.heritagetrees. on.ca). A nominated tree is evaluated by a Trees Ontario representative based on the following characteristics: its historical and cultural import- ance to the local and broader community; rarity of species; prominence based on size and age; aesthetics or artis- tic peculiarity; its physical condition and expected lon- gevity. If the tree is approved, it will be recognized with a certificate and placed into the Heritage Trees online data- base. A Heritage Tree is usually more than 70 years old. What sets them apart is the import- ant cultural and historical significance they represent. If these trees could talk, they could provide an in- triguing history lesson about the people and land around which they are rooted, says Michael G. Scott, President and CEO, Trees Ontario. For the communities and people that enjoy, celebrate and nur- ture these green giants, they are a source of pride, full of rich memories and stories that they can now share. The Ontario Urban Forest Councils (OUFC) Herit- age Tree Toolkit formed the basis for the Trees Ontario Heritage Tree program. The toolkit was developed in re- sponse to the publics interest in identifying heritage trees in the community, says Jack Radecki, Executive Director, OUFC. OUFC is thrilled to be working with Trees On- tario to launch the online provincial program. We are pleased to be work- ing with OUFC to extend their Heritage Tree Toolkit into a province-wide program available to the public, adds Scott, We look forward to receiving nominations from across the province and read- ing wonderful stories about important trees.For more information on Trees On- tario and the Heritage Tree Program, visit www.herit- agetrees.on.ca. Improve playground Heritage Tree program gets Parks Dept. support TAKING SHAPE: The new Rockwood Medical Centre on Alma St. is beginning to take shape. Construc- tion should be complete by December. - Rebecca Ring Photo