Wood From City Tree Removals Benefits Animals at The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo

Wood from trees removed and pruned as part of City of Calgary urban forest maintenance is getting a second life thanks to a partnership with The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo.The removals were completed to proactively manage safety risks for dead and dying trees. Rather than going directly to compost, suitable branches, logs and other woody material from the removals have been provided to the zoo, where they are being put to use to support the animals in their care.The material is being used

City of Calgary Newsroom · Sep 23, 2026