At Council-in-Committee on November 24, Council received a report for information proposing an updated Urban Forestry Management Strategy. The report presented research findings and a proposed approach, with notable items as follows: 

• Implementing a more context-sensitive and flexible approach for canopy targets:
• Seeking opportunities to employ creative planting solutions in high-density areas such as podium levels of towers and parking lots;
• Providing incentives to encourage private property tree planting and care;
• Expanding replacement tree planting requirements for all development sites Citywide, and implementing a Cash-in-Lieu of tree planting system for applicants with extenuating circumstances; and
• Focus on incentive-based tree planting and tree replacement requirements rather than increased regulation. 

More information can be found in the full report by City staff.