The City of Ottawa forestry branch provided three reasons for removing the trees: public safety, access and regenerating the forest.
A path from Drainie Drive leads to the woods. There’s a tiny playground to the left, but the mouth of a clearing to the right commands attention.
Hazeldean Woods is in the middle of the Kanata South suburb, providing recreational trails for the surrounding community and all the health benefits that come with it, like clean air and cool shade.Postmedia In fact, folks walking along the forest path on Wednesday morning wondered if the city forest was being hollowed out for new homes. Article content
The forestry branch provided three reasons for removing the trees: public safety, access and regenerating the forest. The National Capital Commission has reported “unprecedented damaged” to its land, which includes Ottawa’s greenbelt.
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