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Jul 8, 2026
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Douglas Todd: Tough watering restrictions threaten Metro Vancouver’s trees
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Douglas Todd: Tough watering restrictions threaten Metro Vancouver’s trees
With the average Metro Vancouver tree living less than eight years, horticulturalists urge politicians to get out the message that trees need deep watering, even during restrictions.
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By Douglas Todd
Published Jul 08, 2026
Last updated 58 minutes ago
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