Tree Facts from the Presentation
How many trees does Toronto have?
About 11 million.
What bug kills a lot of Toronto’s trees?
Emerald ash borer.
Who feels the loss of trees the most?
People in busy areas with few trees.
How many trees does Toronto plant every year?
About 120,000.
Which part of Toronto is the coolest in the heat graph?
Rural areas.
What % of Toronto is covered by tree canopy right now?
28%.
How many ash trees did the emerald ash borer kill in Ontario?
Around 860,000.
What kids are most affected in presentation?
Kids walking to school.
What must construction companies do if they cut a tree?
Replace it.
Which area is the hottest in the heat graph that was shown in the presentation?
Downtown (32.8°C).
What is Toronto’s future canopy goal?
40%.
How much hotter can streets get when trees disappear?
3–5°C hotter.
What animals lose their homes when trees disappear?
Birds and squirrels.
Who helps plant trees in parks and ravines?
Volunteers
What does a healthier forest do to temperature?
It keeps the area cooler.
What % of Toronto’s trees are at risk from pests, old age, or construction?
Almost 40%.
What big problem happens to soil when trees are gone?
Flooding becomes more common.
Why does tree loss matter for the whole city?
Less shade, hotter streets, worse air.
What is the “Ravine Strategy”?
A plan to protect Toronto’s natural ravine areas.
What trend does the forest condition graph show?
Most Toronto forests are excellent or good.
By what year does Toronto want to reach 40% canopy?
2050.
What is the “heat island effect”?
Streets getting up to 10°C hotter because there are no trees.
Why does tree loss also matter for the economy?
The city spends more money cooling streets and fixing damage.
Why is planting new trees slow?
Because trees take a long time to grow.
Why does downtown stay hottest, according to the presentation?
Less trees + more buildings = more heat.