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Originally Posted by Nathan
Like Wishblade said, I'm just stating that most Canadian cities have great tree canopies, it's not something that is particularly unique to Winnipeg (not to say that Winnipeg's isn't fantastic anyway)... and Elm came to mind because Regina and Saskatoon, cities where Elm trees make up a HUGE portion of the tree canopy, are currently battling Dutch Elm Disease infestations that have basically surrounded the cities. Furthermore, it is well known that Dutch Elm Disease destroyed many gorgeous areas all through Eastern North America, it was nothing about Winnipeg specifically.
Also, as Regina and Saskatoon were developed after Winnipeg, a lot of what was done here was done in Winnipeg first, so our cities will be fairly similar in some regards.
Thanks for the classy PM though... reported...
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What you say may be true, but the question is, was your comment necessary? The first thing that popped into my head regarding your response was "Why say that?"
He is proud about his city's canopy, so why post about how it is simply average, in a context that contradicts how it is something to be loved? Roccerfeller, explained the uniqueness behind Winnipeg's Elm Canopy, and it is really something that we, as Winnipeggers can be proud of.
I have seen what other cities have to offer in terms of canopy, and you are right they are all beautiful, but I feel the same as Shinook in that Winnipeg's is somehow unique. It can't be explained.
Regina, Saskatoon, and Edmonton have beautiful Canopies as well. So do the other cities.
In terms of sheer size of Elm coverage though, no city is like Winnipeg, which has the largest urban population of mature Elms.