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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, July 14, 2016 | 8 Town of Oakville re-booting Shannon Creek Trail The Town of Oakville recently hosted a community tree planting to help reforest Shannon Creek Trail, an area significantly impacted by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). During the event, Ward 5 Councillor Marc Grant recognized Union Gas for their sponsorship of the woodlands restoration project as part of the Town's Canopy Conservation program. "Today's event celebrates our community's interest in creating an even cleaner, greener Oakville," said Grant. "On behalf of Town council I wish to thank Union Gas and all our planters today for your commitment to preserving our tree canopy." Dead and dying ash trees were removed from the trail last year as part of the Town's 2015 Woodlands Hazard Abatement Program. While natural regeneration will account for most of the regrowth in the Town's woodlands, Shannon Creek Trail was identified as a prime site for restoration to help the forest regrow more rapidly with desirable native species. The restoration project included the planting of six mature oak trees and approximately 750 seedlings and saplings of native tree species. Around 60 community volunteers, including a large team of Sheridan College alumni, took part. This is the third year that Union Gas has supported the Town's Canopy Conservation program. "Environmental conservation is important to Union Gas and it's a common goal we share with the Town of Oakville," said Mark EgbedeyiEmmanuel, Union Gas district manager for Hamilton/Halton. "The Canopy Conservation Program is an enormous benefit to the community and we're I will pay $15 for the kettle Make it $20 and its yours. The Town of Oakville recently hosted a community tree planting to help reforest Shannon Creek Trail, which was hit hard by the Emerald Ash Borer. Union Gas was also on hand to deliver a $3,000 cheque for its sponsorship of this woodlands restoration project. Pictured, from left, are: Marc Hoewing, utility service manager Union Gas Oakville, holding a shovelful of mulch; Jalil Hashemi, the Town's acting-manager of forestry; acting-mayor, Ward 5 Councillor Marc Grant; and Mark Egbedeyi-Emmanuel, district manager, Hamilton/Halton Union Gas. | photo by Graham Paine ­ Oakville Beaver excited to partner once again on this initiative." This is the second planting undertaken by the Town in recent weeks. Earlier this year, more than 2,000 trees and shrubs were planted at Clearview Woods. For more information on the Woodlands Hazard Abatement Program, visit www.oakville. ca. Skyway JeweLLerS For a limited time only NEED MORE COUNTER SPACE? Tradyo is a mobile app that connects you with buyers and sellers that are nearest to you. Snap photos and post items you want to sell or chat with the sellers of things you want to buy. Really, it's that simple with Tradyo! So - What's in your Tradius? Kettle 13 30 2 km tradyo.com 905-827-0700 · www.skywayjewellers.com 2501 Third Line and Dundas Oakville, Ontario