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The Globe and Mail on 2016-08-05 23:22

An urban forest in crisis: Why tree selection is important for Toronto’s canopy

As the city tries to expand its canopy, mistakes from the past are showing why tree choice and smart planning matter for the coming years

Michael Rosen

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