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Every Tuesday, Todd Irvine of Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF)<\/a> will post a stop from the Toronto Tree Tours<\/a>, a collaborative project of LEAF and the Toronto Public Space Committee.<\/a> The Toronto Tree Tours offers walking tours in neighbourhoods across the city as well as virtual tours on its web site. The aim is to introduce Torontonians to the individual trees in their neighbourhood while telling stories of our city’s ecological and cultural history.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Bain Co-operative Tour: Stop 9 <\/a><\/p>\n

This is a stately Norway maple (Acer platinoides<\/em>) with a beautiful spreading canopy. While not native, Norway maples have been planted extensively in Toronto for the past 100 years because they have an attractive form, are fast growing and tolerate harsh urban conditions. However, Norway maples bring with them problems. They are prolific seed producers and their winged samaras, which look like little helicopter blades in the wind, can be carried great distances, sometimes coming to rest in nearby forested ravines. The seeds easily germinate, and the many trees that result grow quickly, often faster then the native plants they have invaded upon. Norway maples have extensive root systems that soak up water, and large leaves that darkly shade the ground below. As a result, the native trees and plants have trouble competing with the Norway maples for light, water and nutrients, and they often die off. This poses a serious threat to the ecological integrity of Toronto’s few remaining natural areas, prompting some experts to call for a complete ban on the planting of these trees.<\/p>\n

Upcoming tours: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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TORONTO TREE TOURS @ NUIT BLANCHE<\/a><\/dt>\n
September 29, 2007 | 7:00 pm<\/dt>\n
Kensington Market<\/dt>\n
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Bendale Tree Tour (Scarborough)<\/a><\/dt>\n
October 14, 2007 | 1:00 pm<\/dt>\n
Birkdale Community Centre<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Photo by Michael Pereira. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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