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The respite of trees
There were plenty of trees in and around the small community where I grew up. Many parks could be found within city...
Let the trees be your teachers: Family-friendly tree activities
While we may not be able to linger in, gather or play in our much-loved parks or green spaces right now, trees...
Canadian Urban Forest Network – Ontario Update March 2020
Some of the past events and future programs are: The province is still continuing its efforts to reduce costs across a number...
Keeping the trees close in a time of distancing
As we all come to adjust our personal and professional lives to our new realities, one thing is certain – how much...
Take in a breath of fresh air
As nature transitions into spring, we, too, have had to unexpectedly and swiftly transition in response to COVID-19. These transitions have a...
What qualifies as essential tree care – a timely update from the International Society...
In the interest of public health, municipal and private urban forest crews need to weigh how and if they continue working in...
How Do Trees Know When to Wake Up in the Spring?
Trees are one of the many organisms with a metabolism driven by cyclic dynamics. Like animals that hibernate over the winter and...
Atlantic Regional Urban Forest Update February 2020
In early January, the Atlantic Forest Health Workshop was held in Truro, Nova Scotia. Some of Atlantic Canada’s top researchers discussed the...
Canada’s Urban Forests are Getting More Respect: Tree Canada President Reflects on His Retirement...
Ottawa, ON (February 26, 2020) — After 18 years of service with the national tree charity Tree Canada, Michael Rosen, the organization’s...
Winter: an unique opportunity to see trees
I love trees in the winter. There is a certain quality, a certain beauty to them at this time of year. And...
Keep the love of trees growing: some final words from Mike Rosen, Tree Canada...
Trees – they have grown to be a significant part of my life, both personally and professionally. As my last day at...
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...
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...