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The SNAP Teams

Habitat Restoration

Habitat restoration is the process by which we attempt to restore, maintain or enhance the ecological integrity and functioning of a natural area.

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Habitat restoration is a long process so each year the SNAP Habitat Restoration teams return to previous sites to build on the work done by previous SNAP teams and ensure the longevity of our natural areas.

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Critical to the ongoing maintenance of our natural areas is the removal of invasive species. Without the removal of this invasive vegetation, our native plants would quickly be outcompeted from the area, giving rise to a monoculture of non-native vegetation with little or no habitat value or ecological benefits. SNAP plays an essential role in the removal of various invasive plants from both new and ongoing restoration sites.

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The SNAP Habitat Restoration teams also work on a number of other important projects including the closure of unsanctioned trails, removal of refuse and the installation of wildlife structures.

Urban Forestry Outreach

​The SNAP Urban Forestry Outreach team raises awareness within the community of the benefits of urban forests (including forested areas in parks and stand-alone park/boulevard trees), promotes the adoption of stewardship behaviour in relation to urban forests, and fosters a sense of community connection with Surrey’s urban forest parks and boulevard trees.

 

To achieve this, the team undertakes a number of activities throughout the summer:

Events

We host and attend environmentally themed activities at various community events thoughout Surrey, such as Surrey Fest, Newton Fest and Fusion Fest. These activities often involve a take home component, so look out for the green SNAP tent at the next community event you attend!

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Roving

We maintain a presence in Surrey parks, interacting with park users, conducting litter picks and promoting connections to nature. We act as guides and positive educators for how to maintian the beauty of parks.

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Canvassing

We communicate with residents, providing information on various park issues, such as yard waste dumping in parks. We are an important resource for residents, providing education about the ecological impacts of human activities. giving them information on City services, and promoting the benefits of nature.

Tree Care Team

​SNAP is excited to announce the launch of a Tree Care team in 2017.

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Trees are a critical component to the overall health of our City and mitigate numerous deleterious effects of urban environments. They improve local air quality, reduce urban heat island effects, provide for wildlife, mitigate the impact of storm water, moderate local weather and climate, reduce energy costs, and have been linked to numerous mental and physical health benefits to local residents. Furthermore, each year as the tree grows older and larger many of these benefits are multiplied.

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Working with the City of Surrey's team of arborists, this team will undertake a variety of maintenance and enhancement tasks on the network of Surrey's boulevard and park shade trees, contributing to the longevity and vitality of our City's thriving urban forest.

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