Published on October 16, 2024

Leaf It to Us! St. Albert Once Again Named Tree City of the World

The City of St. Albert is thrilled to announce that St. Albert has been recognized as a Tree City of the World for the fifth consecutive year! As one of only 18 Canadian cities and 200 cities worldwide to receive this prestigious award, St. Albert continues to demonstrate outstanding leadership in maintaining and managing our urban forest.

This international recognition, awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, highlights the City’s commitment to creating a healthy, liveable and sustainable community.

In 2023, St. Albert planted 5,569 trees, contributing to the social, environmental and economic benefits that a thriving urban forest provides.

newly planted trees around storm pond

Since 2016, the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan has been at the forefront of these stewardship efforts. The urban forest in St. Albert consists of trees, shrubs and other woody vegetation within City limits, whether planted or naturally occurring on private or public property. This includes parks, ravines and vegetation along the river valley, all of which contribute to our city’s environmental health.

Tree canopy along city street

And to keep our community connected to these beautiful green spaces, the City has launched the Tree Inventory Map, a new interactive tool available on the City’s website. This map shows all 65,000 diverse, municipally-planted trees, including details on species, planning and maintenance. It also provides neighbourhood-level statistics, offering residents an opportunity to explore how our trees are contributing to cleaner air, lower temperatures and increased property values right in their own backyard.

St. Albert is proud to continue its leadership in urban forestry and will celebrate this achievement as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of life for everyone in our community.

Learn more about the Tree City designation and explore the Tree Inventory Map.


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Last edited: October 16, 2024