Protection of Trees on Private Property

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  Plant as many trees as possible

  by Teresa Porter, almost 6 years ago

  Trees play such an important role in the environment, providing shade in the summer, shelter for small animals and a vital home for birds.  In this time of climate change emergency, trees are one of the most important ways to draw down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, as well as helping to provide flood control and mitigate soil erosion.

  We are fortunate in Newmarket to have many mature trees, and I do believe they must be protected from indiscriminate cutting.  On private property, there may be a valid reason to remove a tree that is encroaching on utility lines, or... Continue reading

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  Protection of Mature Trees a Priority

  by CAT131, almost 6 years ago

  Old Newmarket is a very desirable place to live primarily because of its beautiful mature trees and expansive tree canopy; yet I continue to be dismayed when new home buyers and developers are so quick to remove the very thing — trees — that make this area so desirable and special.  Ideally, I would like to see ‘old Newmarket’ designated as a heritage conservation district where its healthy, old-growth trees are fully protected on both private and public properties.

  The two grand old oak trees on my property in the Park Ave - Beechwood area are what sold me on... Continue reading
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  Protect our mature trees

  by fran bazos, almost 6 years ago

  We attended the Climate Change workshop put on by York Region this week and were pleased that Climate Change is on the minds of town council. However, the focus was on how to deal with Climate Change and not on how we can do our part to slow it down or even better, stop it.

  Many of us residents of Newmarket/Aurora and also East Gwillimbury, expressed alarm at the number of old-growth and mature trees that are being razed by developers in a clear-cut fashion when doing new construction/developments.

  This has got to stop! Trees are needed to ensure land... Continue reading
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  without Permission

  by Pearcethomas, about 6 years ago

  Several years ago a neighbour asked for permission to cut the branches from our backyard tree that has branches into his yard.  We agreed that he could trim the branches on his property.  When we returned home from work we found that he had come onto our property (without consent) and had chopped off the branches at the trunk of the tree.  We called the Town and we told that we could involve the Police and that the Town had no Bylaw about trees.  We have many lovely older trees in Newmarket and we need to protect them.  
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  Habitat

  by Beechwood, about 6 years ago

  The trees in our yard are home to squirrels.  The rocks in the garden have chipmunks under them.  The rabbit shelters behind the large bushes and the fox comes through hunting all of the above.  Without the trees we have a sterile environment and little future to pass on to our children and grandchildren.
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  "Forest Bathing" and Eco-Therapy

  by Lenathor, over 6 years ago

  The Japanese practice of forest bathing is proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress hormone production, boost the immune system, and improve overall feelings of wellbeing.  Forest bathing is basically just being in the presence of trees.  The term "eco-therapy" is an umbrella term for nature-based approaches to healing.  One such approach is spending time around trees.  After a stressful day at work, I find sitting under the trees in my back yard quickly relieves all the tension built up during the day.  Trees are necessary for humanity's survival and yet, according to a study by Yale... Continue reading
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  Too much of a good thing

  by Paul, over 6 years ago

  My neighbour has 2 large Norway Maples planted near our property line. As a result my yard is in constant shade and blocks my view of the sky. While I support controls on tree cutting, I hope any new bylaws would take into account the wishes of the property owner with input of neighbours whose property is shaded or encroached by the tree

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  Trees

  by LeeFromWard2, over 6 years ago

  I want to balance homeowners' freedoms with the benefit of tree coverage. I don't necessarily think that homeowners need to keep any specific trees, however I think if they wanted to fell a one tree, they should be required to plant, or pay for planting, some appropriate number of trees. E.g. maybe a 60 year old treat would require a owner to pay for or plant 3 new trees.
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  Over Run With Trees

  by Kelly PL, over 6 years ago

  We bought a home a number of years ago.  There were 3 larger ergreens and about 5 other trees of varying types.  This is not to mention the many bushes.  We couldn’t walk our backyard without shoes because of the needles and our infant children had to be kept in a blanket because the sap got all over their clothes, hands and knees. We had to remove the majority of the trees as they were too big for the lot. I think the previous owners underestimated how big they would grow or did not intend to enjoy the back yard... Continue reading
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  No reluctance on Town/Region's part

  by Eric Smith, almost 7 years ago

  I have noticed no reluctance on either the town, or the region, to cut down trees. I have also seen several trees killed by salt, both on streets, and private property.

  Both the town and the region, make a half baked attempt at re plants, with what I would consider weed trees, which at best, have limited lifespans. They should be replaced with indigenous species.

  I also note that, most of the town's replants, die within a year or two.

  Private property tree removal should depend on several factors. IE blocking sight lines, damaged by ice, wind, etc. But at... Continue reading