Over 30 new trees planted in Coquitlam parks to bolster community well-being and environmental resilience.
The City of Coquitlam has planted more than 30 new trees in its parks through two significant enhancement projects this past year, delivering benefits to the community’s health, well-being, and environment.
In Crane Park, 13 new trees were planted to complement a new playground structure, increase shade, and enhance the park’s beauty. Similarly, 19 new trees were added to Leigh Park to improve the user experience. These additions include new species to City parks such as the Kentucky coffee tree, ironwood, bur oak, and Heritage oak, all adaptable to the region’s changing climate.
Creating tree diversity in parks and forested areas is vital for growth, maintaining biodiversity, and building resilience against climate change and various outbreaks. It also supports a robust urban forest that will serve the community for future generations.
On an annual basis, Coquitlam typically adds approximately 500 trees as part of development and capital projects.
A recent effort by the City successfully relocated a giant sequoia tree to ensure its continued growth. The tree, originally located at the corner of Guildford Way and Pinetree Way, has been moved to a site with existing sequoias in Town Centre Park due to planned enhancements at the intersection.
Coquitlam remains committed to fostering a vibrant urban forest across public and private lands through proactive management of parks, natural areas, and street trees, in addition to ongoing habitat restoration.
Public education initiatives highlight the value of trees through planting events at schools, tree tours, and pruning workshops. Coquitlam’s urban forest commitment is reflected in major projects such as the Environmental Sustainability Plan, upcoming Urban Forest Management Strategy, Climate Action Plan, Tree Spree, and habitat restoration efforts.
More information can be found in the Coquitlam Tree Facts infographic or by visiting coquitlam.ca/trees.