There are 4 trees in North Jubilee Neighbourhood that have been identified for removal. The specific trees, their conditions and their locations are as follows:

Address: Species: Diameter: Condition:

1930 Fern St - Laburnum x watereri - 55cm DBH - Large decay columns in the trunk.

1830 Fern St - Acer macrophyllum - 89cm DBH - Significant internal decay at the base of the tree and throughout the trunk.

2311 Lee Ave - Acer rubrum - 34cm DBH - Severe canopy decline and an overall loss in vigor.

2611 Shelbourne St - Quercus garryana - 112cm DBH - Decay throughout the trunk and buttress roots with an overall loss in vigor.

These tree removals will take place between July 19th and August 31st. New trees will be selected and plantings will begin in the fall of 2019.

Victoria's Densification Push Is Unfair - Michael Bloomfield - Island Voices - Times Colonist

July 6, 2018 Janney Claire Alexi

"Victoria’s aggressive densification plan is unnecessary and unfair, causing people to ask: “Is accelerated densification being pursued for the right reasons, in appropriate locations, following an honest public process that puts people who live here first?”

"In Fairfield-Gonzales alone, at least 10 groups have arisen from these concerns, people willing to consider sensible proposals, but fed up with what they have experienced as an unfair process. This phenomenon is happening across the city."

"Unfairness has occurred in numerous ways:

• A questionnaire asks leading and misleading questions.

• Meetings are poorly publicized and held at inconvenient times, such as during summer.

• Anyone from anywhere is allowed to participate, diluting input from people living here.

• City consultations have been far more sales job than sincere collaboration.

• Developers are involved in what should be public decision-making.

• Community associations and land-use committees are used to promote approval."

Read the full article here.