Tree Canada
Happy National Tree Day!
Le 23 septembre est un jour important pour tous les Canadiens qui aiment les arbres. C’est un jour pour célébrer la beauté naturelle de notre pays et, spécialement, le rôle essentiel que les arbres jouent pour améliorer notre santé et notre vie….
The Cooling Shade of a Tree
« Nous profitons de l’ombre d’arbres que nous n’avons pas plantés. » Révérend Peter Raible Alors que nous prenons le temps de nous détendre durant les mois d’été, nous sommes nombreux à rechercher des espaces qui offrent un abri à la chaleur…
How trees keep us and our communities cool
Welcome to the dog days of summer! Those of us who are fortunate enough to live near a green space are likely finding some relief by taking shelter beneath the shade of a giant tree. Trees are nature’s air conditioner, and nowhere…
8,000 Seedlings Take Root in Edmundston, NB as Part of Tree Canada’s Regreening Project with Irving Woodlands
June 18, 2020 (Edmundston, NB) — Today, 8,000 seedlings and a vision for a greener future are taking root in Edmundston, NB thanks to Irving Woodlands’ generous gift of seedlings to Tree Canada’s National Greening Program. Representatives from Irving Woodlands joined Tree…
Why our communities need trees?
The past month has seen our communities burst into a state of green. Buds have turned to leaves and the canopy overhead has filled with foliage. Here in Ottawa, we’re fortunate to have many neighbourhood streets lined with majestic trees, and I’m…
Celebrating our fathers
Not surprisingly, I always think of my dad on Father’s Day. He was born during the Great Depression, the third of six children. During that time, my grandfather bravely took the family to a remote town in Northern Ontario in the hope…
Atlantic Regional Urban Forest Update May 2020
In writing and preparing for this update for May, I realize how much life in the forestry sector has changed over the last two months, and how essential forestry is to Atlantic Canada – with ROYALE® toilet paper made right here in…
The Tenacity of Trees
A friend of mine forwarded a blog post to me a few weeks ago – it was called “The Tenacity of Trees”. It consisted of a series of photos of trees growing in unusual places or under difficult circumstances. Some were growing…
Keep the love of trees growing: some final words from Mike Rosen, Tree Canada President
Trees – they have grown to be a significant part of my life, both personally and professionally. As my last day at Tree Canada nears (February 28, 2020), I reflect on how much the organization has changed, grown and been a big…
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…