Halton Scouts plant over 100 trees at the Halton Waste Management Site

Halton Region, Conservation Halton and local Halton Scouts raised environmental awareness and enhanced the landscaping of the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) by participating in a tree planting event on Saturday, May 2. Approximately 40 Scouts planted over 100 trees at the landfill site located at 5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton.

“It is the small steps that each of us can take, like planting trees, that make a big difference for the environment,” said Halton Regional Chair, Gary Carr. “I thank Conservation Halton for providing the trees and educational assistance and all of the Halton Scouts who participated for their dedication towards protecting and preserving the environment.”

Chair Carr, and Conservation Halton Chairman Brian Penman took part in a brief opening ceremony at the event. Halton area Scouts and many of their leaders and parents also participated in the tree planting event with trees provided by Conservation Halton. Mr. Bob Collison, Deputy Area Commissioner of Scouts Canada, volunteered his time to recruit and coordinate the Scouts for the day. The Scouts play an important role in the proper maintenance of the Waste Management Site, while helping the environment and making a difference in the community.

“Conservation Halton is delighted to once again continue our partnership with Halton Region and the Halton Scouts in the landfill tree planting, which is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to be environmental stewards,” added Conservation Halton Chair Brian Penman. “Conservation Halton has planted over 2.25 million trees over the past 50 years with thousands of trees and shrubs planted in our jurisdiction every year by our staff and our partners in conservation, and by landowners who participate in our forestry and stewardship programs.”

The Scout tree planting event is part of Halton Region’s ongoing tree planting and maintenance program at the Halton Waste Management Site. Over 1,500 trees have been planted on the Site since it opened in 1992, which is example of the sound environmental practices applied at the HWMS operations. Other practices include collecting rainwater from building roofs for re-use on site for tasks such as garden watering and washing equipment and utilizing over 35,000 passenger car tires in the asphalt used to pave the Site roads.

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