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Urban Forestry

All trees and woodlands make up Mississauga's vast Urban Forest.  Trees and woodlands play an important role in climate moderation, air and water quiality, erosion control, provide wildlife habitat and have a significatnt role in reducing air temperature in the urban city.

The Recreation and Parks Urban Forestry division is responsible for planting , maintenance, protection and removal of all trees located on muncipally owend property.  It is illegal for any unauthorized individual to intefere with trees on city property (By-Law 91-75)

Urban Forestry Contact Information:

General Forestry Inquiries 905-896-5000
After Office Hours (emergencies) 905-615-3000
Street Tree Planting 905-896-5000
Private Tree By-Law 905-896-5000
Boulevard Maintenance 905-896-5000
PUCC Inspector 905-896-5000
Risk Management 905-615-3922

Naturalization

Naturalization is a process in which altered or degraded ecosystems are encouraged to regenerate into a more natural area consisting of native species.

Benefits of Naturalization:

  • Improves Water Quality
  • Prevents Soil Erosion
  • Protection of Fragile River Valleys
  • Reduce Flooding in Flood Prone Zones
  • Support Areas Whose Ecosystems Require Special Protection and Preservation
  • Increase the Public's Awareness and Appreciation of the Natural Environment

The Recreation & Parks Division has been naturalizing areas along rivers and creeks for many years. In these areas you will find more trees, wildflowers and native fruit and flower bearing shrubs. Naturalization also encourages birds and animals to live in our urban environment.

Today the City's naturalization program encompasses approximately 2,000 acres of greenbelts, water courses, woodlots, steep banks and meadows in park areas. For more information call 905-896-5000.

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