The Importance of Urban Forests

Coffeehouse with Marshall Buchanan

Last month's coffeehouse with Katie Krelove from the Wilderness Committee was a great kickstart to the year. In case you missed it, here are some key takeaways:

1. Land Use Planning IS a public process.
2. It is NEVER a 'done deal'!
3. There are many success stories across Ontario of communities coming together and successfully stopping unwanted development.
4. The same success CAN happen here.

This month we welcome Registered Professional Forester, Marshall Buchanan (see more info below), who will be presenting on the importance of urban forests. We've focused a lot on Gillies Grove being an old-growth forest and the ecological value as an endangered ecosystem. We also know it is highly unique to have an old-growth forest in the midst of a town. Now we get to learn why its location makes it important and discover what other potential treasures it holds.

Marshall's presentation will start at 7:00 pm and will be followed by a Q and A, open discussion. Our committee members will also be available to answer questions, discuss recent activities and volunteer opportunities for those interested.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of community and insight. If you would like to submit a question in advance, please email us at savethegroveagain@gmail.com.

Together we can find a better way!