Tag: forest
NOTEBOOK: A small step to better protect our forests from development
One of my biggest complaints about suburban development is how builders often take a “bulldoze and build” approach, stripping away long-standing forests and natural areas. While there are some restrictions to prevent…
COMMENT: Developer’s plan won’t benefit species at risk in Kanata Lakes
ABOVE: The Blanding’s Turtle is one of the species at risk in the Kanata Lakes North land. After intensive negotiations with the provincial Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Kanata…
Kemp Woodland includes trees over two centuries old
(ABOVE: Unveiling of the Kemp Woodland plaque. Left to right: Janet Mason (Ottawa Stewardship Council), Glen Carr (Sacred Heart High School), Phil Sweetnam (Stittsville Village Association), Councillor Shad Qadri, Wayne French…
Council approves motion to find funding for Shea Woods
(Shad Qadri and City of Ottawa Planning Forester Mark Richardson accompanied students in grade 5 / 6 from Stittsville Public School to the Shea Woods in June.) City Council approved…
City council approves naming of “Kemp Woodland”
From Shad Qadri’s weekly email newsletter: This week at City Council approved the proposal to name a woodland area on Abbott Street East, adjacent to Sacred Heart High School, the…
Grade 5/6 students take a field trip to Shea Woods
On Friday, June 12, city councillor Shad Qadri and City of Ottawa planning forester Mark Richardson accompanied students in grades 5 and 6 from Stittsville Public School to the Shea Woods.
City wants your feedback on naming of the “Kemp Woodland”
(Above: Photo by Coreen Tyers.) In recognition of the name’s historical significance, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name a woodland area on Abbott Street East, adjacent to…
Sacred Heart students to help care for 100-year-old forest
(All photos by Coreen Tyers.) Students from Sacred Heart Catholic High School will play an active role in caring for the Kemp Woodland as part of a partnership with the…