Programs
Green Streets 2007-2008
Green Streets Canada WinnersPlease send a letter of thanks and appreciation to Minister Gary Lunn for his ongoing support of the Green Streets Canada program. Introduction
Green Streets Canada is a flagship program of
the Tree Canada Foundation – the only nationally based municipal
forestry innovation program. With a total of 345 municipalities participating
since its inception in 1994, the program was in 2006-2007 sponsored by the Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, Trans Canada and BC Hydro.
Purpose
The purpose of the Program is to encourage the adoption
of innovative best management practices and policies in municipal forest
management on as wide a regional basis as possible. These could include:
- Innovative urban forest planning
- Single tree and forest
stand innovation demonstration projects
- Policy and best management practices workshops
- Outreach and educational activities on innovative
practices including arboricultural practices
- Innovative management tools to protect and
maintain the urban forest
- Innovative urban design which showcases "green
infrastructure"*.
Application Procedures
Applications will be made available
on the TCF website on November 20, 2006 to municipalities and First
Nations communities. Collaborative project applications involving two
or more communities will be encouraged. Municipalities will apply in
partnership with their community partners. Proposals
will be due by February 2, 2007.
Who Can Apply
Green Streets Canada 2007-2008 will be open to
all Canadian municipalities and First Nations communities with a
minimum of 50% matching funding coming from other (non-Tree Canada
) sources. Communities who have already received Green Streets funding
are also eligible to apply under this year's program .
How the Applications Will be Evaluated
Regional
Teams of Tree Canada Advisers, Board Members and Urban Forest Practitioners
will evaluate the applications in February. Winners will be announced
in late February 2007. They will be evaluated on the following basis:
- Innovation: Demonstrated understanding of
the purpose of the program and in designing a creative program
which promotes innovative practice and tools in community urban
forest management. To be eligible , the tools and practices must
have relevance to other communities and be transferable to other
communities.
- Community Involvement: Demonstrated
ability to involve the community, corporate sector, other not-for-profit
organizations and volunteers in the Program.
- Municipal-First
Nation/Community Partnership: Indication that there is
significant backing through letters of support or municipal/First
Nation resolutions and that contributions both cash and in-kind
at a minimum 50% level are committed by the municipality/First
Nation and the community.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated capacity
that the expertise is present or can be sought to guide the municipality
in its efforts. Municipalities will be encouraged to use their funding
to purchase existing analytical programs such as NeighbourWoods , Ufore and City
green on a need be basis;
- Media Contact and Signage:
A commitment to publicize the Program, the Tree Canada Foundation and Natural
Resources Canada through a launch event, press conference and the placement of an ad in the print media. Other creative ways to publicize the Program would be welcome.
- Evaluation: That a system is in place at the municipal/First Nation
level to evaluate the success of the Program 2-5 years into the
future.
Level of Funding
Municipalities and First
Nations communities will be asked to submit proposals with collaboration
encouraged. It is expected that a minimum of five projects would
be approved at the $20,000-$40,000 level.
Administration
Municipalities would be
asked to sign a contractual agreement with the Tree Canada Foundation .
The municipality or First Nation community would complete their
program and file a Final Report by February 15, 2008 for payment.
Links
* green infrastructure refers to the use of trees,
shrubs and other plants as an integrated part of urban design such
that the environmental health and quality of life for communities
is maximized
Please note: Funding for Green Streets Canada 2007-8 has not been finalized. Successful communities for 2007-8 will be informed when the information becomes available
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