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Green Municipal Fund Growing Canadas Community Canopies

Climate Resilient Community Conservation & Greening Nanaimo City Council consideration on Apr 13, 2026

Item Description

That Council direct Staff:

1. To apply to the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) program for funding of $140,000 to update the City of Nanaimo’s Urban Forestry Management Strategy; and,

2. To include the Urban Forestry Management Strategy Update in the 2026-2030 Financial Plan at a total cost of $175,000, $50,000 in 2026 and $125,000 in 2027 funded by grant of $140,000 and $35,000 from the Strategic Infrastructure Reserve Fund.

Votes cast ‘In Favour’ are labeled as 'Climate-Positive' for the climate.