Town of Oakville recognized for outstanding urban forestry plan The Town of Oakville became the first Canadian municipality to receive accreditation from the Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA) on Tuesday. The not-for-profit international organization of municipal arborists and other tree enthusiasts has singled out the Town's municipal urban forestry program for recognition. SMA President David Lefcourt praised the Town's forestry section for outstanding efforts in maintaining its urban forest, and congratulated Oakville Mayor Rob Burton for his leadership. Exceeding international standards "This accreditation recognizes the dedication you and your forestry section staff have given to the Town of Oakville and the care of its urban forest. From routine operations, to management and planning for your community forest, the Town of Oakville is exceeding international standards and setting an example for others to follow," he said. Town staff said SMA accreditation is the highest honour such a forestry plan can receive. McNeil accepts honour The Town's Manger of Forestry Services John McNeil accepted a plaque on the Town's behalf at the SMA's 51st annual International see Town on p.17 13 | Friday, November 20, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Top Dollar For Your Older Home Sell "As Is" We Have The Buyers · Builders & Renovators Need Your Home · Get Fair Market Value · Quick or Delayed Closing Options · We Guide You Through the Process Come see why we have been voted best optiCal stoRe sinCe 1994! a wide variety Of deSigner BrandS: B O O K A F R E E C O N S U LTAT I O N Cory Martin BROKER Oakville's experts in eye Care: Denise pala, niCky pala & mike mCGrath · armaNi · Tory Burch · Versace · ray BaN · marc JacoBs · carrera · coach · Juicy couTure AnD mOre... Designer lenses: nikOn, Zeiss, essilOr CriZAl kODAk AnD mOre Glenn Martin BROKER OF RECORD Family Owned & Operated Optical A Name You Can Trust! 125 Cross Avenue, Oakville www.spaceoptical.ca · 905-842-2821 (Across from Home Depot) Space 905-334-9195 www.onsalehomes.com Inspiration? Home of the Oltoriks DirectBuy Members Need a Little With over 1 million products from more than 500 top br rands, DirectBuy y offers a selection to fuel y your dreams. Call now to learn how you can get unparalleled savings for virtually everything for your home. Look no further. $ YOUR FIRST PURCHASE AS A NEW MEMBER!* *Present this ad when you attend a scheduled Open House at DirectBuy of Mississauga and receive a certificate for $600 off your first purchase when you become a DirectBuy of Mississauga member. Offer good at DirectBuy of Mississauga only. New members only. Offer expires December 12, 2015. 600OFF visit our Gallery corner of Bronte & Dundas weekdays 10-5 / Sat 10-3 MISSISSAUGA Call (905) 608 9244 Visit mississauga.directbuy.com 905-827-3331 fasada.ca