Update: Council voted to permit resident stewardship of boulevards—our first request—thanks in part to people who signed this petition. Find out more in our summary. This petition's other requests remain outstanding.
Rewilding is a method of conservation that helps nature thrive. In urban spaces, in particular, rewilding is all about reimagining our relationship with nature. It involves the deliberate planting of native species and allowing this vegetation to become established through natural regeneration.
Cities around the world are embracing the idea of rewilding. If Ottawa is serious about a green and just recovery from the Covid pandemic, rewilding initiatives must be prioritized.