Wondrous Tree Fellowship
Channel: tricitiestv
Date: 2023-02-17

Nancy Furness interviews horticulturalist James Bobick about the significance of the arboretum at Riverview as an organization he helped for called the Wondrous Tree Fellowship. A healthy urban forest provides valuable ecological services, mitigates effects of climate change, & is critical to our physical & mental health. Our urban forest is under threat due to increased development, population pressures, & the effects of a rapidly changing climate. The good news is that Tri-Cities municipalities are currently developing urban forest management strategies. On Tuesday March 7th the Wondrous Tree Fellowship, in partnership with the Burke Mountain Naturalists, will be hosting the Tri-Cities Urban Forest Forum at Douglas Collage in Coquitlam from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. ( Lecture Theatre A1470 ) The Tri-Cities Urban Forest Forum will offer an opportunity for experts, elected representatives, city staff, & members of the public to explore a shared vision & best management practices to ensure a healthy future for our urban forest. Speakers at this event will include ; Richard Boase - Environmental Sustainability (Operations), District of North Vancouver Lorien Nesbitt - Assistant Professor, Urban Forestry & Environmental Justice UBC Amelia Needoba - Principal & Senior Forester, Diamond Head Consulting Erika Mashig - Manager of Arboriculture, Horticulture, Parks & Open Space Planning, City of New Westminster. Tri-Cities Community TV will bring you coverage of this event. 

Many tales can be told by our beautiful trees and the Wondrous Tree Fellowship strives to celebrate these stories as part of our shared history.


Do you know of a potential heritage tree or do you have a story about a special tree to share? Please support the Wondrous Tree Fellowship Heritage Tree Initiative by submitting your nomination including:

Nominator's name and contact information

Location of the tree

Type of tree (species if possible)

Approximate height & circumference

Significance of the tree

to: wondrous.tree.fellowship@gmail.com