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Calgary's Urban Forest Grows: 8,500 Trees Planted by Volunteers
28 Oct
Summary
- Over 8,500 trees were planted across Calgary this year.
- 1,200 dedicated volunteers participated in 35 planting events.
- The city aims to increase urban tree canopy coverage to 16% by 2060.
This year, Calgary successfully planted 8,500 trees across the city, a significant achievement made possible by the efforts of 1,200 volunteers. These planting initiatives took place between June and September, actively contributing to a greener and healthier urban environment. The volunteers participated in 35 separate planting events held at 21 diverse locations, representing 19 different communities.
A notable highlight of the program was the planting of over 2,000 trees at Ted Harrison School in Taradale, transforming the school grounds into a unique 'maze' of young trees. This initiative is part of Calgary's broader vision to increase its urban tree canopy cover to 16 percent by the year 2060.
Currently, Calgary's urban tree canopy stands at 9.62 percent, as measured in 2024. The city expresses deep gratitude towards the volunteers and partner groups whose commitment is vital for expanding the urban forest and ensuring its benefits for generations to come.
