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Tree TLC: five winter tree care tips
While we may not be thinking of them as they slumber through winter, there are still ways to help our trees get through the dormant season and thrive in spring. 1. Prevent snow pile ups Trees well adapted to Canadian winters love…
Cities in Canada are Recognized through Tree Cites of the World Programme
Ottawa, Canada (February 5, 2020) — Nine cities in Canada have been honored with Tree Cities of the World recognition by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation. These cities are among the first…
2019: a year in review at Tree Canada
2019 was quite the year here at Tree Canada! As we head into 2020, a new year and a new decade, we know the time and need for trees is more apparent now than ever. As we take stock to reflect on…
Do trees still sequester carbon in winter?
The mysterious inner workings of our trees and forests are a subject of fascination for nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. Perhaps now more so than ever, as it is widely appreciated that trees across the globe are a silent yet powerful force…
Telpay gives City of Winnipeg’s Million Tree Challenge the gift of more trees with the aid of Tree Canada
December 11, 2019 (Winnipeg, MB) – Today, Telpay, Canada’s trusted leader in innovative payment solutions, announced its commitment to support the city’s Million Tree Challenge with the help of Tree Canada, the only national tree planting charity that plants and nurtures trees in…
TELUS Trees for paper – A program acting now to grow a legacy
Since 1998, TELUS and Tree Canada have partnered together to plant over 600,000 trees greening communities and schoolyards, restoring urban and rural forests, and bringing fruit and nuts to communities in the form of edible trees – all with a shared goal…
Tree Canada announces tree-planting support for those affected by Hurricane Dorian
November 13, 2019 (Halifax, NS) – Today, Tree Canada, the only national tree planting charity that plants and nurtures trees in urban and rural environments, announced the launch of its Operation ReLeaf Hurricane Dorian program at the Atlantic Urban Forest Conference to offer…
Tree and seed selection: urban forest and tree climate change resilience
The world is catching on to the tree planting ”fever” with studies telling us trillions of trees can reduce carbon pollution (e.g. Bastin et al.). The Liberal party announced they will plant two billion extra trees if they are re-elected while the…
Notice of Appointment Léo Duguay, Chair of Tree Canada Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – Tree Canada Board members and staff are pleased to announce the appointment of Léo Duguay as new Chair of the Board. Léo served as Vice-Chair of the Board for the past 3 years…
Tree Canada boosts Canada’s urban canopy and communities’ environmental spirits on National Tree Day
September 25, 2019 – Ottawa, ON Today, Tree Canada and close to 300 volunteers planted over 2,000 trees in six host cities to celebrate National Tree Day from coast to coast, from dawn to dusk. Tree Canada, along with volunteers from Staples…