Toronto took a big hit to its tree canopy over this past winter due to the December ice storm, which felled as much as a fifth of our trees. Mayor Rob Ford has contentiously opposed planting more trees to replace them, despite obvious benefits the tree canopy provides, such as improving air quality, helping the city dissipate heat during the hot summer months, helping soak up storm water, and much more. The City’s LEAF program is hosting a free meeting entitled Benefits of the Urban Forest, where you can learn more about the organization and get involved in conservation efforts in your neighbourhood.

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