Gardens and Healthy Cities
Presented in collaboration with Canadensis, this panel discussion will focus on the unique contributions to human health that gardens and picturesque landscapes provide. A symposium will be held during the day, followed by an evening Urbanism Lab discussion panel.
http://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/events/gardens-and-healthy-cities/
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At about 1:48 approximately it is stated that no insects live on ginkgo trees. I personally witnessed in Ottawa ants colonization of a ginkgo. I have read about a borer which live on ginkgo. I have also noticed sapsuckers feeding on my ginkgo, and have noticed a diverse selection of birds when have taken refuge in the foliage. A mating pair of cardinals annually reproduce under one of my ginkgo. Various species of insects are found in and around the roots which are feeding on decomposing ginkgo foliage. I have seen many people harvest nuts, leaves and wood for sustenance, medicine, fuel and art. I was disappointed to hear such uninformed banter even suggesting not planting more ginkgo trees on false premises at such a venue. I have cedar waxwings visiting the ginkgo and even a photo of a red belly woodpecker under my ginkgo. Technically I am certain all of the pests living on the birds who visit the trees are also spending time living in them. Ginkgo trees are certainly interacting through the fungal network with the other plants in the garden providing numerous benefits which also increases with diversity. Using the NCC Lab to spread miss information on Ginkgo trees. I have not seen cedar waxwings or red belly woodpeckers in my many visits to ncc green-spaces but I have noticed them in my grandmothers garden which also contains ginkgo. Biodiversity is absout inclusion!