Providing parks and greenspace are not only ways to beautify communities and make life more pleasant, but such spaces also play a central role in human health and well-being. Mounting evidence now tells us that trees, parks, and natural elements play an essential role in a healthy human habitat.¹

Climate change is one of the most significant threats to human health in the twenty-first century.ⁱ

Federal, provincial, and local governments each have defined responsibilities in protecting the quality of our air and the quality and supply of water in B.C. communities and across the country.ⁱ Non-profit agencies and residents are also interested in contributing to projects that benefit air and water.