The City of Burnaby is seeking input from residents to help guide the future of Burnaby’s urban forest, which includes all the trees and green spaces through the city, on both public and private land.
We are developing an Urban Forest Management Strategy—a roadmap for creating a diverse, resilient and healthy urban forest by protecting, preserving, restoring and expanding tree cover throughout Burnaby. It will outline a clear, long-term, sustainable approach to achieving Metro Vancouver’s goal of 40% canopy cover (the portion of the city covered by trees when viewed from the air). Burnaby’s canopy cover as of 2022 is 32%.
Take part in our survey or attend an open house!
Burnaby residents are invited to complete a brief survey at Burnaby.ca/UrbanForest. The survey closes on April 7, 2024.
Residents can also share their input at an open house. Drop-ins are welcome, but guests are asked to RSVP to [email protected] with the open house date and number attending for planning purposes.
Open houses
- March 20, 5:30-7:30 pm at Christine Sinclair Community Centre
- March 27, 5:30-7:30 pm at Bonsor Recreation Complex – Active Studio
- March 28, 5:30-7:30 pm online via Zoom
Burnaby residents can also engage with and learn more about the Urban Forest Management Strategy during events throughout March.
55+ information sessions (drop-ins welcome)
- March 20, 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Cameron Seniors Centre – Maple Room
- March 25, 2-4 pm at Edmonds Seniors Centre – Arts Room
- March 26, noon-2 pm at Bonsor Recreation Complex – Seniors Lounge
- March 27, 10 am-noon at Confederation Seniors Centre – Program Room 3
Free urban forest-themed nature walks through some of Burnaby’s best-loved forest spaces. (Registration is available through the links below)
- March 16, 10 am-noon – Central Park
- March 17, 10 am-noon – Byrne Creek Ravine Park
- March 23, 10 am-noon – Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Learn more: Burnaby.ca/UrbanForest