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Tree Canada seeks support for tree planting recovery efforts after Hurricane Dorian’s damage in Atlantic Canada
Ottawa, ON (September 18, 2019) – Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree planting charity, announced today that it is launching an ambitious greening initiative for Atlantic Canada residents to replace the trees lost to Hurricane Dorian. On the evening of Saturday, September…
Trees: strong allies in fighting climate change
Most of us pass by them every day, not really taking much notice of them. Trees are all around us, steadfast and rooted, providing us with innumerable benefits – it is a wonder we don’t stop to thank them every day. They…
Stop to smell the trees
Living in Ottawa for the past 10 years, I’ve come to cherish the fleeting moments of warmth and sunlight this city has to offer. I like to take advantage of these moments, as my colleagues and friends can attest, by smelling each…
Tree Canada’s Growing Support of Urban Forestry in Indigenous Communities across Canada
As of 2016, Indigenous peoples represented 4.9% (1.6 million) of the Canadian population (Statistics Canada, 2017). There are over 120 Indigenous urban reserves established within or adjacent to urban centres and this number continues to grow larger (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada,…
IKEA Canada adds to Canada’s urban forests: Tree Canada recognizes leadership with Ultimate Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2019 (Burlington, ON) – Today, IKEA Canada is recognized for its environmental leadership by Tree Canada, the non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians by planting and nurturing trees. In honour of IKEA’s continued commitment to…
How flooding affects trees: Water in moderation
Pre-amble: Tornadoes, wildfires and flooding – extreme weather events exaggerated by climate change – have recently touched and continue to touch countless communities across our country with devastating effects. Having personally experienced the aftermath of the tornadoes last fall and the effects…
Trees are good for business
Our societies and economies are intricately linked to our forests. They stabilize our climate, provide food, water and medicine, as well as support much of the world’s biodiversity. In Canadian cities, forest cover has been declining for more than two decades. With…
Appointment of Danielle St-Aubin as CEO of Tree Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – The Board of Tree Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle St-Aubin as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2019. Ms. St-Aubin has worked in the not-for-profit sector for more…
Tree Canada to recognize IKEA Canada’s leadership in boosting Canada’s urban canopy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 (Burlington, ON) – On May 28, 2019, Tree Canada will recognize IKEA Canada for its environmental leadership. In honour of IKEA Canada’s continued commitment to growing better places to live and providing $1 million in funding towards…
Avoiding getting burned: becoming FireSmart
Wildfires are an incredibly devasting force – they can ravage communities and neighborhoods forcing many to flee their homes and the lives they have built there. While wildfires are a natural phenomenon and play a crucial role in our ecosystems (for example,…