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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...
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...
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...
Standing Tall on the Need for Red Seal
For me, one of the most chilling memories of the 1998 Eastern Canada Ice Storm was watching a truck pull up to...