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Trees granted a reprieve through community involvement |
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When a community comes together as one, it demonstrates the strength the people can have when united. The issue of 'Saving the Trees' in Huron County, Ontario is a living example of how a history and heritage can be saved through the perseverance, dedication and commitment of those who care. The giant, ancient elms found along Highway 4 in Huron County have long been, not only a source of beauty for generations, but also one of strength that alludes to the strength of those earlier generations who pioneered the land but left these giants. The fight to save them, and one in particular, has been ongoing with the government of the day and Ministry of Highways. Fortunately, there are those in 'high places' who still have empathy and sensitivity for nature and her bounties and who have taken the step to monitor the situation with a view to 'Saving the Trees'. The following is yet another letter:
This is great news! In my biologist work being a consultant for many
industry developers, it is often only the legislated provincially and
federally rare species (such butternut or eastern flowering
dogwood) that have some merit against their potential degradation, and
by default, is where most of our energy is allocated to. Warming to
hear that the importance of another species will be afforded protection
out of such public collaboration. Plus, it would be a shame to take out
another one of these "acacia trees of southern Ontario".
Lasha Milne |
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