Engage
What Are We Asking?
As Saskatoon grows and changes, greater pressures are placed on our urban forest due to construction, infill, and other forms of development. Currently, the existing City policies and processes have not been sufficient in preventing damage to and the loss of public trees, primarily due to the lack of an effective form of recourse or enforcement. Therefore, the City is developing a Tree Protection Bylaw to provide improved clarity on the protection, growth and preservation of public trees, as well as improve the City’s ability to protect our urban forest.
From January – March 2022, we will be engaging the community in the development of the Tree Protection Bylaw. Based on your feedback, research on what other cities have done, and internal considerations, City Administration will seek approval from City Council to draft a bylaw that reflects the engagement results and best practices.
How Can You Get Involved?
The community and identified stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback through numerous engagement activities, including a community survey and stakeholder meetings. Please visit this page for future engagement opportunities or use the following methods to reach out to the project team.
Contact Us
Comments and questions can also be provided by email, telephone, or mail using the contact information below:
Past Engagement
Community Survey
A Community Survey was held from February 23 to March 13, 2022. Residents, businesses, and community groups were invited to provide their feedback on what is needed, what works, and what is possible for protecting our public trees in Saskatoon. The feedback we heard will be included in the upcoming Engagement Report for the project.
Industry Survey
Stakeholders involved in industries that conduct work close to trees on public property were invited to provide their feedback through our Industry Survey from which was held from February 23 to March 13, 2022. The feedback we heard will also be included in the upcoming Engagement Report for the project.