NeighbourWoods
In its second year, the NeighbourWoods Program is a residential planting initiative developed by Parks Services to encourage citizens and communities to grow and preserve Kelowna’s urban forest. As planting a shade tree helps reduce household energy consumption, FortisBC
is partnering on this project.
On October 24, 2009, nearly 100 residents in five different neighbourhoods participated in the pilot NeighbourWoods Program in an effort to increase the city's urban tree canopy.
Benefits of Trees
Trees improve air quality by removing atmospheric carbon dioxide, absorbing pollutants and producing oxygen. The average Canadian urban tree is estimated to remove approximately 200 kg of carbon over an 80 year lifespan. View the fact sheet PDF for more information on the Benefits of trees 
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Plant a Legacy
Celebrate Earth Day with NeighbourWoods 2010 on April 24. Plant a legacy and increase your own urban forest! For more information on participation, visit our Frequently Asked Questions, this year's tree choices (Cardinal Royal Mountain Ash , Harvest Gold Linden , Heritage Oak , Japanese Lilac and Northwood Maple ) and apply online 
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If you are interested, but unable to participate this April 24, check back in the fall, for more NeighbourWoods opportunities.
