Wherever possible, trees are preserved. The City of Edmonton proactively transplanted several mature trees which were deemed moveable. These trees were transplanted using a large spade truck. In many instances, the large trees identified for removal were already in poor health and reaching the end of their natural lifespan.
MIP monitors the remaining trees to ensure that all which fall within 20m of active construction are fenced off and labeled with the tree ID and value. Tree protection fencing serves as visible and physical control to protect a tree’s trunk, branches, and its Critical Root Zone.
The tree species chosen for new installation during the final landscaping have been selected from a list of approved options that the City provided in the Project. They have been studied and proven reliable to thrive in the conditions of urban development in Edmonton.