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Community re-greening funds announced
In support of improving visual aesthetics, ecological enhancement and diversifying urban habitats, BC Hydro is providing $6,000 for street tree planting in the City of Kimberley.
The funding is through BC Hydro’s Community re-greening program. This year, BC Hydro is providing more than $239,000 in support of 51 projects across the province.
The city has planted 13 trees around the Platzl in spots where an existing tree was damaged or dying, and in areas where there was not currently a tree. Four linden, four Brandon elm, four Ivory Silk lilac and a Prairie Spire green ash tree have been planted. The City of Kimberley contributed labour costs to the project.
In association with Tree Canada, BC Hydro works with tree planting partners across British Columbia to help with the regreening efforts of municipalities, regional districts, and First Nations communities. The program is specifically designed to consider awareness and sensitivity to the proximity of power lines within each project plan.
Overall program objectives include: enhancing urban open space; restoring and reclaiming lands to a green state; beautifying parks and outdoor recreation areas; creating habitat and supporting stewardship actions; diversifying and enhancing urban forests.
Last year, approximately 13,000 trees were planted with the support of this program. Up to 13,500 trees will be planted across B.C. as part of the 2016 projects.
During the 21 years of the program, it is estimated that between 300,000 and 325,000 trees have been planted in communities throughout BC.
For more information on the Community Re-greening Progam, visit www.bchydro.com/regreening.
Above photo: The City of Kimberley has planted 13 trees in and around the Platzl this month, using a $6,000 Community Regreening grant from BC Hydro. Pictured, left to right: Bill Laflin, BC Hydro Kootenay Vegetation Maintenance Coordinator; Dave Clarke, City of Kimberley Manager of Parks, Recreation and Facilities; and Kevin Wilson, City of Kimberley Economic Development Officer.
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