Mississauga proudly earns 2023 Tree Cities of the World Designation
For the fourth year in a row, the City has received the 2023 Tree Cities of the World designation for their commitment to urban and community forestry.
Environment | March 25, 2024
The City of Mississauga has received the 2023 Tree Cities of the World designation, renewing recognition of one of only 200 cities worldwide to be recognized for its commitment to urban and community forestry. Since 2020, this is the fourth time the City has received this prestigious honour.
The program, on behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation, acknowledges cities that ensure their urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed and celebrated.
Mississauga is among 18 Canadian municipalities to receive the designation this year. To receive the designation, cities must meet five core standards, including:
- Establishing responsibility for the care of trees
- Setting rules for managing trees
- Having an updated inventory of local trees resources
- Allocating resources for tree management
- Celebrating achievements for trees
Trees are essential in fighting climate change and making Mississauga a livable city. They help improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff, lower urban temperatures, clean water and provide habitats for wildlife.
There are more than 2 million trees in Mississauga, which improve the environment, health and quality of life for all.
The City’s Natural Heritage & Urban Forest Strategy, Urban Forest Management Plan and Invasive Species Management Plan and Implementation Strategy help address environmental pressures that trees face from invasive species, urban redevelopment, and severe weather events.
Mississauga is working to plant one million more trees by 2032, through the One Million Trees program, and has planted more than 500,000 native trees and shrubs since the program started. For more information about the City’s One Million Trees program, to host or request a tree planting event, volunteer or to donate a tree, visit onemilliontrees.ca.
Background
The Tree Cities of the World program is an international effort to recognize cities and towns committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed and duly celebrated.
For more information about the Tree Cities of the World designation, visit treecitiesoftheworld.org.
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For the fourth time in a row, the City has received the 2023 Tree Cities of the World designation and is recognized for its commitment to urban and community forestry.