Community Forest Strategy

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Trees are more than just beautiful - they’re essential. They clean the air, cool our communities, support wildlife, and make our neighbourhoods healthier and more vibrant. The Community Forest Strategy will help the County of Brant plan for the future of our trees and green spaces in urban and rural areas, and we want your input!

What is a Community Forest?

Brant’s Community Forest includes all the trees and green spaces across the County - on both public and private land. That means not just forests and trails, but also trees in parks, along roads, in cemeteries, on farmland, and even in your own backyard.

Together, these trees make up a living system that supports the environment, our health, and the overall beauty and well-being of our communities.

Why are we creating a Community Forest Strategy?

As our County grows, we want to make sure we’re protecting and enhancing this important natural asset. The Community Forest Strategy will guide how we care for, grow, and protect our trees now and in the future.

Our vision is a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient forest system that supports the social, environmental, and economic health of the County of Brant.

The strategy will help us:

• Plan for a growing and thriving Community Forest
• Protect and preserve trees on both public and private lands
• Keep our trees healthy, safe, and functional
• Enhance our urban forests and green spaces
• Build strong partnerships with community groups and Indigenous partners
• Support recreational use and other green initiatives

FAQs

We have included a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some questions you may have.

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