As this is will also be used as an education tool, the Committee would like to see terms such as "tree damage", "critical root zones" and "heritage trees" defined.
The Committee also recommended that the appraisal program in Aurora be further investigated to determine if Georgina can mirror some of their policies. Justine Burns is to bring back information from the Town of Aurora's tree policies and seek the Committee's input on findings at the meeting on April 2, 2024.
The Committee would like to see a Tree Protection Bylaw be created, specifically surrounding matters pertaining to heritage trees and tree cutting on both private and public property.
The Committee would like review and have input surrounding the Town's compensation policy prior to implementation.
The Committee requested that Development Services provide an update regarding Emerald Ash Borer Program at meeting on April 2, 2024.