Category: Tree Resilience and Climate Adaptation

One invasive species in Toronto - Russian olive - and another non-native species Japanese maple illustrate the difficulties of urban biodiversity in Toronto's canopy
Tree Resilience and Climate Adaptation

Urban Biodiversity Monitoring: How Toronto Trees and Citizen Science Drive Ecosystem Health

Why Urban Biodiversity Monitoring Matters in Toronto Trees play a pivotal role in urban biodiversity — providing habitat, food, and shelter for a variety of species. By tracking and monitoring key biodiversity signals you can explore the ecosystems in our city and contribute to environmental sustainability. Biodiversity monitoring and reporting helps inform key urban forestry and

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View of a Toronto Arborist from Tree company Vista Tree between black locust leaves of the west end and downtown core with toronto skyline in background, looking south east from Davenport neighbourhood near wychwood in Toronto. CN Tower in the background
Tree Resilience and Climate Adaptation

11 Top Questions about Toronto Biodiversity, Native Tree Planting, and Urban Forest Health

1. Why is Toronto biodiversity important in 2025 and beyond? A: Biodiversity is crucial for maintaining clean air, regulating temperatures, and supporting wildlife in Toronto. It helps mitigate climate change impacts by increasing ecosystem resilience and expanding urban green spaces. Programs like the City of Toronto’s Biodiversity Strategy emphasize native planting and pollinator habitats, while

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Branches of Tree of Heaven climate change resistant tree care
Tree Resilience and Climate Adaptation

Climate Change-Resistant Tree Care

Between wildfires, heat records and excess rainfall, climate change is a big topic this summer. What does climate change mean for your trees, and how can you conduct climate change-resistant tree care? Trees are a key part of our climate and ecosystem, so there are many ways they can impact climate change. There are lots

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