Coquitlam's Parks crews have re-installed watering bags to help trees grow strong and healthy during the drier summer months.
COQUITLAM, B.C., June 17, 2021 – Coquitlam has once again installed watering bags to help out young trees and keep the city’s urban forest healthy during drier spells.
The City of Coquitlam is committed to supporting a healthy urban forest that includes 2,220 young trees. To that end, the City’s Parks crews have re-installed watering bags to help trees grow strong and healthy during the drier summer months.
The watering bags, which City staff fill every two weeks, are a more efficient and effective way to deliver water to street and park trees.
The watering bags help increase the establishment and survival of young and newly planted trees, with the City losing very few trees despite a record drought and many severe weather events over the years.
Similar to past years, residents who neighbour these trees are asked to supplement the City waterings, especially during extended periods without rain. While not required, this added boost helps the trees to be more vigorous and more pest resistant.
The tree watering program runs until late September and the bags will be removed in the fall so they can be reused in future years.
Residents with questions or concerns about the tree watering program may contact Parks Customer Service at 604-927-6300.
Media contact:
Erin Gorby
Urban Forest and Parks Services Manager
City of Coquitlam
604-927-6330
egorby@coquitlam.ca