On October 3, Francesca Bouaoun observed from her condo that over 800 mature trees had been cut down from West Island, a significant loss linked to the Ontario government's plans for a water park and spa. This removal impacted not only the local ecosystem but also community members like Bouaoun, who had forged a mental wellness routine amidst the trees. Environmental concerns are raised about the potential consequences for local bird populations and the diminishing of community spaces, intensifying opposition to the commercial use of the island.
The removal of over 800 mature trees from West Island, part of Ontario Place, aimed at preparing the site for a new water park and spa development.
Francesca Bouaoun, a local birder, mourns the loss of the trees which supported her wellness routine and the community she built around them.
Residents, including Bouaoun, feel the removal was an inevitable step towards commercializing West Island, raising concerns about its future health and that of the local ecology.
As migration season approaches, birds will return to find their habitats destroyed, highlighting the profound environmental impact of the recent developments on West Island.
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