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Some frequent users of National Capital Commission greenspaces are criticizing the cleanup of thousands of trees toppled by a devastating derecho windstorm three months ago, and say they're frustrated that the NCC has been so tight-lipped about its efforts to date and restoration plans.
After extensive damage to trees and forests wrought by the May derecho and 2018 tornadoes, it's unclear just how soon the City of Ottawa can reach its goal to boost tree canopy to 40 per cent.
After extensive damage to trees and forests wrought by the May derecho and 2018 tornadoes, it's unclear just how soon the City of Ottawa can reach its goal to boost tree coverage to 40 per cent.
The clean-up continues three weeks after a devastating storm tore through Ottawa. The extent of that destruction is still being discovered in the city's south end at Conroy Pit, near Hunt Club Road.
Dog owners may have to wait months to get access to the popular off-leash area at Conroy Pit, which was severely damaged in last month's violent storm.