Proposed City rezoning allows developers to remove old growth trees, habitat for animals and birds in order to build large buildings encompassing the entire lot(s).  It is counterintuitive to intentionally remove the urban forest, only to start a program such as the one below. 

Planting two billion trees is taking a significant step forward in Canada’s approach to tackle the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. These trees will capture and store carbon from the atmosphere, improve air and water quality, help to restore nature and biodiversity, cool our urban centres, and create and support thousands of green jobs.

Healthy forest ecosystems are home to thousands of living organisms. Forests supply us with food, provide shelter and shade, and hold spiritual significance for many, particularly within Indigenous cultures.