THE ALBERTA
HERITAGE TREE PROJECT
Update March 2007
The Foundation has received 800 nominations
since its launch in May 2006!
The Alberta Heritage Tree Project is designed to raise awareness
and educate people about the environmental and historical value
of trees. The Foundation has done this through a fun and informative
process whereby the people of Alberta were asked to submit
nominations for their special trees.
The response to our request has been wonderful and we are continuing
to accept Nominations. Volunteers
are in the field verifying and assessing these trees.
The stories received thus far are rich and colourful, reflecting
each Community’s unique cultural profile. Local newspapers,
radio and television stations have featured some of these stories;
raising awareness of trees as a central part of healthy ecosystems
and their impact on the historical growth of a Community.
Many valuable partnerships have been formed between the Foundation
and Provincial & Municipal Government Departments. Combined
with the support of a wide variety of special interest groups,
we have achieved the goal of making the Project a collaborative
effort and approach to recognizing these special trees.
The success thus far could not have been possible without the
generous financial support of the Alberta Lottery Fund who awarded
the Foundation, grants, in 2005 & 2007. Financial support
also came from the City of: Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie,
Lethbridge, Strathcona County Recreation Parks & Culture,
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Alberta Naturalization
Network Society.
The hard work of our 100 amazing Volunteers has made this Project
a reality.
 A
plaque, either attached to the trunk or directly in front of the
tree on a stake will identify each tree. These plaques are being
placed throughout the Spring and Summer of 2007 and are paid for
by the Municipality or Provincial/Federal Departments. Identifying
Heritage Trees with plaques are a consistent feature of the project,
making it easier for community members to locate the trees.
The Foundation will share the results of this multidisciplinary
approach and everyone’s amazing efforts in the Spring of
2008 when our Book; Heritage Trees
of Alberta and web based Tree
Registry are published.
This is an ongoing Project - your nominations are always welcome!
Inquiries
info@heritagetreefoundation.com
See the brochure for more information.
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