Sticking to our roots: A study of waterfront tree preservation initiatives for the Kennisis Lake Cottagers Association

Title

Sticking to our roots: A study of waterfront tree preservation initiatives for the Kennisis Lake Cottagers Association

Author

Devan, Lisa

Host Organization

Kennisis Lake Planning Committee
Host contact: Prince, Jim

Supervising Faculty

Sager, Eric
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

Reference Number

TP-571

Date

2007

Location of Document

U-Links Office and online

Area

Kennisis Lake

Subject

Waterfront tree preservation

Description

This project researched examples of governmental legislation and stewardship initiatives with regards to tree-cutting and preservation on privately owned waterfront properties.

Abstract

In the interest of being proactive, Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners Association, looks to preserve and maximize the sustainability of their interaction with the lake, its natural resources, and its place in the watershed system. The research in this project shows examples of government legislation and stewardship initiatives with regards to tree-cutting and preservation on privately-owned waterfront property in North America. This report is categorized into tree-cutting bylaws, native tree stewardship initiatives, examples of incentives, examples of successful partnerships and initiatives, and a study of best practices for stakeholder education and participation with regards to upland and riparian trees. Possible legislative and stewardship goals are recommended for Kennisis Lake to the Association, for contractors and realtors, and for the municipality.

Publisher

Trent University

Files

Reference

Devan, Lisa, Sticking to our roots: A study of waterfront tree preservation initiatives for the Kennisis Lake Cottagers Association, Trent University, 2007