I think it is about time the municipalities made the developers keep some of the trees.  They should have to work around them. 

It should be stated in their proposal how they are going to keep as many trees as possible, before they are given a building permit.  With the sun as strong a

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 If I am correct, wasn’t there a builder in Owen Sound that cut down trees before a development or building went up, They were told specifically to keep as many trees as possible.  Cleared the lot.  The town made them replant substantial sized trees.  I could be wrong, but I would swear I read this about a year ago. 

I think it is a shame that all our trees are disappearing. 

Joanne Lindsay