Where is the Urban Forest?
Coquitlam's urban forest is all around you. The urban forest is an important component of the entire ecological system. It includes the soil, air, water, birds, animals, vegetation, people and their inter-relationships.
Trees are the primary focus of urban forestry concerns, including:
- tree location (public and private lands)
- numbers of trees, tree health condition
- species diversity and distribution
- conservation and preservation
- removal/loss/ replanting,
- potential for hazard,
- ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
As a "City of Choice" in which to live, work and play, Coquitlam is committed to the conservation of its environmental assets and resources and the sustainability of its parks and open spaces. The challenge of urban forestry management is to balance the needs of trees with the needs of a growing population.
The Great Tree Hunt
The City of Coquitlam has an incredible natural landscape that deserves recognition and awareness. Trees, both native and exotic, comprise our community urban forest. The Great Tree Hunt program supports the City's Strategic Plan goals by encouraging the public to experience their surroundings and promote a better understanding of the environmental and social benefits of trees in our community.
The purpose of the Great Tree Hunt is to involve the community in creating an inventory of significant and unique trees located in Coquitlam. The goal is to encourage community groups, individuals and families to "get out" and experience their surroundings by nominating trees or a group of trees that are outstanding in age, size, character or rarity.
The trees nominated from past Tree Hunts are provided in the Great Tree Hunt Display of Trees. The display provides a picture, information about the tree and the location of the tree. Have a look and if you get a chance take trip to see these amazing trees in person.
For more information on the Great Tree Hunt, including the background of the program, the selection criteria that was used for trees as well as general information about tree maintenance please see the 2004 Great Tree Hunt Booklet.