Toronto's iconic elm tree is facing removal, prompting concern from local residents and ecological experts. While the tree's health has deteriorated, a University of Toronto forestry ecologist, Eric Davies, is collecting its seeds to ensure its survival through regeneration. Local youths, like 13-year-old Ethan Tantram, report their distress over its demise, recognizing its significance in the community. Despite efforts to discern the tree's decline, the cause remains unclear. The city aims to honor this landmark while committing to future tree preservation strategies through its Tree Seed Diversity Program.
Eric Davies, a forestry ecologist, emphasized the city's effort to improve tree maintenance after losing this significant landmark, which they will attempt to replicate using its seeds.
Thirteen-year-old Ethan Tantram expressed his sadness over the elm's fate, highlighting its importance to the community as he affectionately recalls passing it daily.
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