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Vancouver Urban Forestry Program helps environmental legacy take root

City residents can get a free tree to expand natural canopy

By Lauren Ellenbecker, Columbian staff writer
Published: October 22, 2021, 6:03am
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Vancouver is still striving to increase its urban canopy to 28 percent by 2030, which would improve air and water quality, as well as decrease heat waves in the city.
Vancouver is still striving to increase its urban canopy to 28 percent by 2030, which would improve air and water quality, as well as decrease heat waves in the city. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Program is providing an opportunity for city residents to make a multigenerational impact and fight climate change this weekend at an annual tree giveaway.

The yard trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday for National Make a Difference Day.

The giveaway was designed to encourage residents to contribute to the city’s natural canopy, said Jessica George, the Vancouver Urban Forestry Commission’s education and outreach coordinator.

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