Abundant and well-planned green spaces in urban areas goes beyond aesthetics. Parks, landscaping, planters, tree-lined streets, and urban forests also translate to increased property value, lower energy costs, and more revenue for the city.

For instance, officials with the city of Denver claim that as much as $18 million of the city's annual tourism revenue can be attributed to its parks system. The city of Charlotte estimates that it's tree-lined streets provide more than $900,000 in energy savings per year. And Milwaukee’s urban forest helps remove 496 tons of pollution annually.

Vancouver: Stanley Park; New York: Central Park; Toronto; High Park

🌲“Gateway to North Grenville” 🌲

These 13 acres present long term diversified revenue streams, educational & niche tourism market opportunities for both North Grenville & Ferguson Forest Center to build on for the future. This high visibility land, located directly off 416, not only connects tourists to a UNESCO world Heritage Site at Burrits Rapids & Merrickville but also with little initial investment can be the showcase for one of North Grenville’s heritage exports: reforestation. A demonstration of urban forestry in the 21 century- creating an urban oasis, and gateway to greet tourists & travelers: urban forestry. Research & development; education centre; community gathering. A gift for  future generations .