urban forestry
Canadian Urban Forest Network: Prairies Region Update 2019
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…
Beyond Trees: Engagement and Research at Tree Canada
To commemorate my last day before starting my maternity leave, I wanted to follow up on my article from May 2018, Over the Years We Grow: National Scale Progress in Engagement and Research at Tree Canada. Over the past year, we have accomplished several…
From Malley’s to Maples: Collingwood’s Urban Forest Management Plan
One of my first experiences “away from home without parents” was a ski trip to Collingwood. On the advice of one of my friends’ parents, three of us were put on a Greyhound bus, ski equipment and all, to go to (what…
Canadian Urban Forest Network – Pacific Region Update
By Lanny Englund – Pacific Region Representative, CUFN Steering Committee It has been an exciting six months in the world of Urban Forestry here in British Columbia. The first ever International Urban Forest Congress (IUFC) took place in Vancouver from September 30…
2018, a year in review at Tree Canada
2018 was an impressive year of planting and learning for us! As we head into 2019, we’re taking this moment to pause and reflect on 2018 and some of the accomplishments and positive impact we collectively achieved together thanks to your support….
Tree Canada recognizes individuals and groups advancing urban forestry in Canada
Ottawa, ON (October 19, 2018) – Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree-planting charity, was pleased to announce the recipients of their first urban forestry awards at the International Urban Forestry Congress held in Vancouver, BC earlier this month. With submissions evaluated by…
Canadian Urban Forest Network – Pacific Region Update
The big news in the Pacific Region is the International Urban Forest Congress. If you haven’t heard about the Congress happening in Vancouver from September 30 – October 3 you should check it out. This is an opportunity not to be missed! The Congress…
Atlantic Urban Forestry Collective: EAB detected in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Urban Forestry Collective: EAB detected in Atlantic Canada Heather Fraser – Canadian Urban Forest Network, Atlantic region representative June 7, 2018 The year started out with a three-day Atlantic Canada Forest Health Workshop held in Amherst, Nova Scotia from January 16-18th….
Ontario’s Urban Forestry Update: A Year in Review
Peter Wynnyczuk – Ontario Representative, CUFN Steering Committee, and Executive Director, Ontario Urban Forest Council May 17, 2018 In October, the Ontario Urban Forest Council (OUFC) held its conference in Ajax with a diverse group of participants to discuss varied topics related…
Moving Forward with the CUFN in Quebec
Meagan Hanna, MA. ISA Board Certified Master Arborist – Quebec Representative, CUFN Steering Committee Within my first year as Quebec Representative of the CUFN Steering Committee, I have been thrilled to see more urban forestry professionals in Quebec speak out and engage…