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Urban Canopy Renewal: Hampton Place & East Roundabout Replanting

This fall, we are adding eight climate-resilient street trees to our neighbourhood footprint focusing on proactively replacing vulnerable ash trees and restoring canopy loss from previously downed trees in Hampton Place.

Why are these street trees being replanted?

Emerald Ash Borer Management Response

Several of the replacements are a direct response to our active Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan. These specific ash trees have been identified by our arborist as structurally weak, or too young and small to be suitable for treatment. Removing and replacing them proactively prevents sudden canopy failure.
Canopy Restoration

The planting phase will also restore the neighbourhood canopy by replacing trees that were previously lost during past windstorm events in the Hampton Place area.
Long Term Tree Health and Infrastructure

Every new site will be thoroughly prepared and assessed to ensure that mature roots, branches, and canopies clear sidewalks, adjacent stone retaining walls, and underground utility corridors.

Meet the Species

The UNA Operations team has partnered with UBC Campus and Community Planning and our consulting landscape architect to curate the following recommended tree list. The prioritized trees are resilient, urban-hardy species, which also suit the design and character of Hampton Place:

Species	Primary Benefit	Visual Profile
Freeman Maple	Broad summer shade	Brilliant orange and red autumn foliage; fast-growing canopy
Serbian Spruce	Year-round evergreen cover	Slender, upright growth habit that adapts perfectly to tight spaces
Holly Oak	Deep climate resilience	A legacy evergreen broadleaf species. Features highly drought-tolerant, glossy evergreen leaves providing constant cooling

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Shaping the Future of Our Neighbourhood Canopy

We recognize that the long-term EAB Management Strategy will transform, evolve and alter the visual character of the Hampton Place neighbourhood over the course of it’s 50-year timeline. Given the immense scale of this urban canopy transition, we want to hear from you.

A community engagement process will take place in the coming year. This initiative will give residents a platform to share feedback on neighbourhood character, shade preferences and seasonal colors, directly helping shape and guide our long-term future replanting palette.

Replanting Timeline & Next Steps

October

On-site marking begins. Small lawn signs with QR codes will be placed at the exact spots where trees will be planted.

Late October

Open house. Timing, information and details are yet to be decided and will be posted on this page.

Fall-Winter 2026

Trees will be delivered and structural planting will begin. You can expect minor curbside vehicle presence during this time, sidewalks will remain open.

2027

Community engagement on the 50 years replanting plan.

Learn more about our EAB Management Strategy

Have Questions on the Tree Replanting Project?

We’d love to hear from you. For urgent or operational questions, reach out to the UNA Operations Team at trees@myuna.ca, or leave your feedback in the comment form below.