Trees

Important Information

• CommuniTREE Plan

  Penticton has adopted its first urban forest management plan, also known as the official CommuniTREE Plan, to help manage how the urban canopy develops over the next 20 years. 

  The plan outlines four different scenarios, including a recommended scenario to show how canopy cover will likely change over the next 20 years in Penticton. Council supported the nine big moves that have been identified to summarize the Action Plan and guide the development for Scenario 4.

  Read the CommuniTREE Plan

• Elm Seed Bugs

  Elm seed bugs are not agricultural pests but can be a nuisance in high numbers because they enter homes and businesses. They emit unpleasant odours when crushed and their fecal droppings on structures such as doors and windows can be unsightly. They do not bite people.

  Adults are 6.5 – 7 mm long, black and rusty red in colour with black triangle bordered by a rusty coloured rectangle on the back.

  You can learn more about elm seed bugs by reading this information sheet from the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture.

• Penticton Creek Restoration Project & TD Tree Day

  Thank you to the approximately 50 volunteers who took part in the 2019 TD Tree Day on Oct. 20 at Three Mile Beach. We planted 300 trees and shrubs in the area, helping to build up the biodiversity of species in a sensitive area.

  The goal of the Penticton Creek Restoration Project is to improve the creek’s condition for fish and wildlife habitat. We would like to thank the public for coming out to help with this worthwhile conservation project!

  Enjoy the many benefits or trees – plant one in your yard today!

• Fun Facts about Trees

  • Trees keep our air supply fresh by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.
  • In one year, an acre of trees can absorb as much carbon as is produced by a car driven up to 14,000 km.
  • Trees lower air temperature by evaporating water in their leaves.
  • The average tree in metropolitan area survives only about 8 years!
  • A tree does not reach its most productive stage of carbon storage for about 10 years.
  • Trees cut down noise pollution by acting as sound barriers.
  • Tree roots stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
  • Trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rainwater as well as protecting aquifers and watersheds.
  • Trees provide protection from downward fall of rain, sleet, and hail as well as reduce storm run-off and the possibility of flooding,
  • Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife.
  • Trees located along streets act as a glare and reflection control.
  • The death of one 70-year old tree would return over three tons of carbon to the atmosphere.
• Parks General Inquiries

  To report an issue involving a local park, amenity or groundskeeping, please use our Online Form.

  Parks Department
  Phone: 250-490-2500
  Email: parks@penticton.ca

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