Coldstream is addressing the pine beetle panic by giving away free trees. Residents in the district will be able to pick up free tree
seedlings at the municipal office Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The pine and other varieties of seedlings, provided by the Ministry of Forests, are being offered as a solution to life after the beetle’s destruction, but also as a way of growing a greener community. “Everybody’s in this panic that we’re going to lose all these trees,” said Coun. Jim Garlick, who has initiated the seedling giveaway day. “But probably what we’ve neglected to do is plant trees over the years.” Along replenishing the tree population, the initiative has a beautifying effect. “You look up at places like Middleton Mountain and they could use some trees,” said Garlick. “You’ll lose some of your view but it will create shade and it will look better for the community.” There is a maximum of 30 seedlings per resident, on a first come, first serve basis. The seedlings should be planted in people’s gardens to begin with and moved once they have grown and matured. Garlick is hopeful that this initiative won’t be the last. “Maybe we can do this in the future regularly.”
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