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1.2Maximize opportunities to reforest the City <br />1.2.1Plant additional trees in existing parks to increase <br />shade, define spaces and park boundaries, and <br />provide ecological benefits and habitat <br />1.3Protect water quality with vegetation management <br />strategies <br />1.3.1Avoid over-application of chemicals that can leach into <br />ground and surface waters <br />1.3.2Utilize integrated pest management strategies to <br />control nuisance plants, weeds, insects, rodents, etc. <br />when possible <br />1.3.3Implement a turf conversion program to transition <br />underutilized turf areas to forest or other native cover <br />2. Ensure consistent and meaningful communication between <br />the City and the Public <br />2.1Be the go-to source for current information regarding parks <br />and recreation in Little Canada <br />2.1.1Develop and implement a city-wide wayfinding system <br />for parks and trails that makes it easy to find parks and <br />trails <br />2.1.2Maintain and expand presence on social media, <br />including Facebook and Instagram <br />2.1.3Add a community sign that is easily updated at a <br />highly visible intersection to promote community events <br />that are open to the public <br />2.2Encourage and solicit feedback from residents <br />2.2.1Provide a digital version of the customer satisfaction <br />survey to provide an easier method for residents to <br />convey needs, suggestions, etc. <br />The addition of flowering plants to open lawn <br />areas adds visual interest and is more sustainable <br />Turf conversion programs begin with an <br />evaluation of mowed park areas, such as steep <br />hills or areas around water bodies, that might be <br />good candidates for turf grass alternatives <br />CITY OF LITTLE CANADA - PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN49