Another 100+ trees and shrubs were planted in the Otonabee Region watershed, today!
114 native trees and shrubs were planted in Golfview Heights Park in Peterborough’s west end. Otonabee Conservation, Tree Canada, and LCBO employees partnered for this project, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance habitat and increase biodiversity in the City of Peterborough.
White Oak, Sugar Maple, Ninebark, Serviceberry, and Staghorn Sumac plants will provide many benefits including enhancing habitat for local wildlife, creating shade for park visitors, mitigating the effects of climate change, and more! Employees from local LCBO stores planted trees and shrubs around the perimeter of the park, which will further beautify the surroundings while maintaining open areas for active recreation.
“We are grateful to LCBO for its commitment to enriching the environment in Peterborough. By planting native trees, LCBO employees have made an impact that will benefit the local ecosystem, the well-being of the community, and the wildlife for years to come. We are happy to work with partners like LCBO and Otonabee Conservation to continue addressing the effects of climate change.”
Nicole Hurtubise, Chief Executive Office, Tree Canada
“Stewardship projects with contributions from local LCBO employees, Tree Canada, and the City of Peterborough, benefit the entire watershed,” shared Janette Loveys Smith, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer at Otonabee Conservation, “Habitat enhancement and tree planting projects contribute to local climate change efforts and a healthy watershed.”
Otonabee Conservation is planting over 30,000 trees and shrubs with a variety of community partners this fall. The average tree sequesters 220-225 kg of Carbon over an 80 year period. That means that the trees and shrubs planted by Otonabee Conservation this fall will sequester nearly 6.7 million kg of Carbon over their lifetime!
For further information, please contact:
Meredith Carter
Manager, Watershed Management Program | Otonabee Conservation
705-745-5791 ext. 223
mcarter@otonabeeconservation.com