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Urban Forestry Management Community Survey

The urban forest includes all trees and woody vegetation within Niagara-on-the-Lake, such as those in parks, streets, yards, natural areas, and commercial or rural landscapes. 

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is developing an Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP) to guide how trees are protected, planted, and maintained. This survey helps ensure the Plan reflects community priorities and values. 

Your feedback will help the Town: 

  • Understand community perspectives on trees  

  • Identify priorities, concerns, and opportunities  

  • Learn which benefits residents value most  

  • Inform future policies, programs, investments 

  • Guage interest in tree planting and stewardship   

By participating in this survey, you are consenting to anonymous comments in reports on the Urban Forestry Management Plan itself. 

About You

1.  

Please identify the perspective(s) through which you are completing the survey. Please select all that apply.  

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Community Perspective on Trees

2.  

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.

Maintaining or increasing the tree canopy in Niagara-on-the-Lake is important.
Trees provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Maintaining healthy trees should be a community priority.
The Town should invest in planting, protecting, and maintaining trees.
Trees should be managed using best practices and regular monitoring.
The Town should have policies that support public and private tree protection and planting.
I have concerns about potential safety risks or property damage associated with trees.
Regular maintenance, inspections, and assessments can help manage potential risks while allowing trees to remain an important part of the community.
Invasive species affecting trees should be actively managed.
Trees are a good use of Town funding, resources, and staff time.

Benefits of Trees

3.  

Which three benefits are most important to you? Please select up to three from the list below. 

Trees and Community Well-Being

4.  

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.

Trees improve the beauty and character of the Town.
Trees contribute positively to mental health and well-being.
Equal access to trees is important across the Town and should be considered in planning.
There are sufficient greenspaces in the Town.
There are opportunities to increase the tree canopy or green space in the community.
Trees contribute to a safer and more climate-resilient community.

Tree Planting and Stewardship 

5.  

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.

Planting more trees in neighbourhoods, parks, streets, and natural areas is important.
Tree planting should prioritize biodiversity, climate resilience, and "right tree, right place" planning.
Planting should focus on areas with fewer existing trees.
Trees on private property are important to the overall urban forest.
6.  

Which of the following would you be interested in? Please select all that apply.

Urban Forest Priorities 

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Vision for the Urban Forest 

8.  

Please indicate your level of agreement with the proposed vision statement for the Urban Forestry Management Plan. 

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake values the urban forest and the role trees play in enhancing the community. The Town supports sustainable management and community stewardship to maintain and grow the benefits of trees for future generations, while fostering connections to nature and respecting Indigenous knowledge.

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