Calgary’s Tree Crisis Demands Action | Calgary News

Calgary’s urban forestry team is sounding the alarm: thousands of city trees are dying, and they’re drowning in a growing backlog that’s getting worse every year. With 37,000 city-owned trees already in rough shape—up from just seven percent—they’re asking for a massive funding jump from $3.23 million to nearly $13.5 million annually starting in 2027. The goal? Remove dead or damaged trees within one year before tree cover shrinks and safety risks rise. Dead trees aren’t just an eyesore—they’re falling hazards and disease spreaders, with 311 calls up 40% since 2020. To fix it, they want to shift tree removal and replacement from operating to capital budgets, freeing funds for maintenance and future planting. City council’s infrastructure committee supports a staged approach—but this balancing act between urgent needs and green priorities could define Calgary’s urban future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdac041394ee1f5c