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CM h'H O CN CN Planting the start of 1,500 new trees and shrubs in Nautical Park by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff G ) .Q a3 Some of the damage done to Q . a) Oakville' s tree canopy by the co Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was C D "O repaired Wednesday, Sept. 27, with a tree planting project that will ultimately see 1,500 trees and shrubs planted at Oakville' s Nautical Park. The Oakville Community Foundation, CN EcoConnexions, Tree Canada, the Town of Oakville, Oakvillegreen Conservation Association, the federal government and Communities in Bloom all had a hand in C D making the project possible "O 'if) c whether through funding, planning, site preparation or other essential work. The planting was part of the Town' s Woodland Regeneration-Emerald Ash Borer Hazard Abatement Program. "Oakville' s urban forest provides incredible environmental, economic and health benefits to our community, which is why council has made growing Oakville' s urban forest a key part of our Livable Oakville vision," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "Today's event will help the town in its efforts to recover bom the devastating effects of the Emerald Ash Borer and the damage it has done to our much vaunted and greatly valued tree canopy" Burton noted the trees planted at Nautical Park would add to the more than 25,000 trees the Town and its community partners have planted in Oakville' s woodlands this year. He singled out Oakviffegreen for planting 4,000 trees a year by itself. Those present also heard bom CN Vice President of Public and Government Relations Paul Deegan. He noted CN EcoConnexions, a program that has seen CN plant more than one million tree across North America since 2012, contributed $25,000 to the local project. Oakville MP John Oliver' s Director of Operations Fiona Fraser also spoke. Anishinaabe Knowledge Guide Stephen Paquette speaks about the healing power of trees during the Ceremonial Tree Planting Event hosted by Oakville Community Foundation, CN EcoConnexions, Tree Canada and Communities in Bloom at Nautical Park Wednesday, Sept. 2 7 . | Nikki Wesley/Metroland The federal government provided binding to the project through its Canada 150 lund. "We are here today to celebrate Oakville' s dedication to environmental sustainability" said Fraser. "The planting of trees is a great way to commemorate the history and growth of Canada and Canadians. As you take a drive up Bronte Road you will see the road bends around a great big giant white oak, a tree with a history of approximately 250 years. This tree has witnessed the birth of our nation, the expansion of our beautiful town and the determination of our community to maintain its green canopy" Fraser noted just as the Bronte White Oak is a symbol of Oakville so would three special trees planted in Nautical Park become symbols with a sugar maple planted to represent Canada, a white pine representative of Ontario and a white cedar symbolic of Canada' s First Nations. "Together these trees will grow and stand as a reflection of a community and of a nation that recognizes the significance that maintaining our environment and respecting our heritage has on our quality of life," said Fraser. Local First Nations Elder Stephen Paquette spoke of the significance of the three chosen trees noting that the First Nations used them in ceremony and for healing. For this reason he said these trees represented healing and acknowledged the work being done in Oakville towards truth and reconciliation. Community volunteers played a great role in planting the trees Sept. 27 and are being sought for another planting at the same site, which will take place this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon. The tree planting is a familyfriendly event and all are welcome. Nautical Park is located at 355 Nautical Blvd. Anyone interested in planting trees is asked to contact Oakvillegreen at 289 813-1568 or register at www. oakvillegreen.org. Do you need help with flr o m P r Enjoy your life and le a v e th e c le a n in g to us! ^ V l/ITCUPkn k ItATUt IMf < Proud N om inee o f the 2015 O akville A w ards fo r B usiness Excellence p r FREE INSTALLATION O N CABINETRY ON NEW PURCHASES ONLY Purchase $5,000 or more before taxes. Please see showroom for details. ^ OffER ENDS T ^ SEPT. H0/2017^ ^ H We LOVE to clean and it shows! Servicing Oakville for over 20 years! Call us today for a free estimate! 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