Community Partners

Western Landscape Services

Western Landscape Services has been in operation since 1973. The company is comprised of 3 sectors - design/build, aboriculture, and maintenance services. Western is dedicated to the preservation of our biodiverse planet by emphazing ecologically sound landscape services in maintaining an environmental friendly balance with nature.

Community Actions

Action	Target	Status	Themes
Internal Sustainability Promotion Promote sustainability within the company by: minimized fleet, driving to job site, recycling and purchasing of safe/environmental products.	Ongoing education and dedication by ALL staff to demonstrate sustainable landscape service as normal course.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO1 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN1 EN4 EN5 Social: SO1
Plant a Tree Make our City Cool (Pat Mocc) School Program The "Plant a Tree, Make our City Cool" program looks for 10 local schools per year to participate. Students plant a tree in the school yard while learning about the importance of trees.	Obtain community partners in promoting "Plant a Tree, Make our City Cool" program.	Ongoing (annual)	Primary theme: SO1 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN1 EN4 EN5 Social: SO1
Benefits of Trees - Education of Public Promote the benefits of trees to customers and the general public by having a display at the Kingston Sustainability Centre.	Inform the community about the importance of trees.	Completed April 2011	Primary theme: SO1 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN1 EN4 EN5 Social: SO1