PERIOD REPORT
DATE: September 29, 2025 Report No. P&R-25-009
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Steve Knoke, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:TITLEParks and Recreation - Second 2025 Period Report
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The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Department from May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
I. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Parks Services
Publicly owned trees
* Trees pruned - 131.
* Trees removed - 31.
* Trees planted - Blvd trees - 4
Invasive Removal
* Total cubic meters of invasive plants removed: 110.5m3
* Total square meters of park land cleared: 2751m2
Privately owned trees (tree permit/developments)
* Trees approved for removal - 32
* Trees denied for removal - 8
* Trees approved for pruning - 6
* No permit required (not protected tree) - 7
* Total number of tree cutting permits waiting for more information or cancelled - 3
* Total tree cutting permits applied for - 39
Parks Highlights
* 350 ft of split rail cedar fencing was installed at the Green Shores for Shoreline Demonstration Site at Esquimalt Gorge Park.
* A Branch Out invasive removal event was held on May 24th at Esquimalt Gorge Park with the Greater Victoria Green Team to address a section of invasive species that threatens the native biodiversity of the park. 43 people participated, 10 cubic metres of invasives were removed, 25 native shrubs planted.
* Construction and installation of 2 new raised garden beds and a covered produce stand was completed in the community garden at Anderson Park.
* Installation of new picnic table and two new benches in Anderson Park.
* A collaboration occurred with Esquimalt High School students for more public art in the skate park of Anderson Park.
* 137 bollards were painted along the waterway in Esquimalt Gorge Park.
* 10 benches were refurbished and restored.
* A flail mower contractor was hired to clear invasives at Macaulay Point Park, Wurtele boulevard.
* 550 bulbs were ordere...
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