Scanned, recopied or Internet copy, if there are errors, please e-mail me with corrections: Opening comments: More at the end. Part of the 1988 Mississauga election & the strange and troubling case of Stephen Morgan.9-member citizen committee set up to make Mississauga a city of trees - no didn't happen but great press, YES? Toronto Star - Apr 25, 1989 - By Mike Funston - p. W14 [WES Edition] NEIGHBORS 9-member citizen committee set up to make Mississauga a city of trees Stung by criticism that rampant development has stripped Mississauga of much of its natural beauty, city officials have decided to do more than just plant a ceremonial tree when Arbor Day is observed this week. Nine members Mayor Hazel McCallion has announced that a nine-member citizen committee has been formed "to make Mississauga a city of trees," by planting as many of them as possible this year and beyond. McCallion has selected Stephen Morgan, a self-employed businessman who filed nomination papers to run against her in the last election, but subsequently withdrew, to head the committee. Although Morgan has no background in the area, he brings with him "a passion for trees," and a commitment to "reverse the trend," of deforestation caused by development in Mississauga, he says. Other members have backgrounds in horticulture, landscape architecture, tree planting and preservation, recycling and ecology. The committee will identify specific areas for their projects and seek corporate support to buy trees, some of which will be provided by the city, Morgan says. "We have a mandate to increase citizen awareness of the importance of trees and their contribution to a healthy environment for present and future generations," he adds. "In addition, we aim to promote increased citizen involvement in planting, maintaining and preserving trees throughout the city." The city also will hold an Adopt a Tree Day, Saturday when thousands of white spruce seedlings will be distributed free, to encourage citizens to get involved in Arbor Day. Adoption certificate With every seedling, people will receive an adoption certificate and instructions on how to plant and care for them. For information on where to pick them up, call 896-5050. This Friday, city and Credit Valley Conservation Authority officials will officially recognize Arbor Day by planting a 6-metre (20-foot) white pine on parkland the authority is turning over to the city. And children from area schools will help plant 1,000 seedlings in the park, at Derry Rd. and Second Line. Home Page - Main Table of Contents - Back up a page - Back to Top [COMMENTS BY DON B. - |
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