The Urban Forest Strategy guides how our community protects and manage trees on both public and private land within Courtenay. The urban forest includes the trees, vegetation, soil and natural processes that make up our community’s landscape. It supports environmental protection, stormwater management, climate resilience, habitat conservation and liveability.
Urban Forest Strategy [PDF/23.7MB]
Goals of the Urban Forest Strategy:
- Establish baseline information about Courtenay’s urban forest.
- Develop a community-informed vision for its future.
- Identify strategies and actions to achieve this vision.
With this strategy in place, Courtenay aligns with many communities across the province in adopting plans to steward urban forests.