Canadian Urban Forest Network

Some of the past events and future programs are: The province is still continuing its efforts to reduce costs across a number of sectors, including many “green” projects that were cancelled or funding reduced. It is hoped that in the near future,...

Climate Adaptation Urgency around climate action is building rapidly around the world and professionals in the field of urban forestry are beginning to look at not only how the urban forest can help mitigate climate change, but also how it can best...

By Peter Wynnyczuk – Ontario Representative Some of the past events and future programs are: Being in a province highlighting the extent of the government deficit, there have been impacts in several provincial ministries going through both organizational and financial adjustments. As...

By Christian Messier – Quebec Representative Major tree planting projects in Quebec cities In the current context of our changing climate, there is a growing recognition that trees, and more generally urban forests, play a great role in our well-being and health....

Happy midsummer solstice, to everyone on the Druid calendar! As I am writing this, I am looking out the windows of my office at my tree nursery near Didsbury, Alberta at trees still being buffeted by gale force winds after a 24-hour...