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Putting down roots in Major Hill Park

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On June 9th, 2015, the National Capital Commission (NCC) and Maple Leaves Forever Foundation planted a commemorative Native Canadian Sugar Maple tree in Major Hill Park, in full view of Canada’s Parliament buildings.

The tree was planted to commemorate the NCC’s proclamation:

When a planting on NCC lands calls for a maple tree, it will be a Native Canadian maple tree.

We’re pleased to report that when we visited Ottawa on the weekend, we found the tree thriving in Major Hill Park!

At the 2015 planting event. L to R: Dr. Mark Kristmanson CEO-NCC; Russell Mills; MP David Tilson; Ken Jewett, Founder of Maple Leaves Forever.
Commemorative maple tree after planting in 2015
Commemorative maple tree after planting in 2015
Commemorative plaque
Commemorative plaque

 

Commemorative maple tree now - 2 years later!
Commemorative maple tree now – 2 years later!
Write-up and Photography by Carl Mansfield, Arboreal Consultant, Maple Leaves Forever
Editing and layout by Mary Bella, Webmaster & Communications, Maple Leaves Forever