We've been hearing recent reports of quite a few people
breaking off and removing large quantities of pussywillow branches in Sam
Smith. This is against city bylaws (Toronto Municipal Code -
Parks 608 - 7 B .." no person shall in a park break, injure, deface, destroy,
move or remove the whole or any part of a flower, plant material, fungus, tree
or other vegetation ...").
This is currently being investigated by the City.
This is currently being investigated by the City.
The odd branch taken by a family may be probably no big deal, but these
folks, we understand, are taking them to sell. On the Lakeshore they
sell for about $7 for three or so branches, so it's a lucrative activity.
Besides, the broken shrubs are upsetting for people to see and they should stay
for all to enjoy.
If you witness and wish to report such activity, call Jorge Ture, Sam Smith Park Manager, at 416 394 8559 or e-mail him.
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