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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...
IKEA Canada adds to Canada’s urban forests: Tree Canada recognizes leadership with Ultimate Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2019 (Burlington, ON) – Today, IKEA Canada is recognized for its environmental leadership by Tree Canada, the non-profit...
How flooding affects trees: Water in moderation
Pre-amble: Tornadoes, wildfires and flooding – extreme weather events exaggerated by climate change – have recently touched and continue to touch countless...
Trees are good for business
Our societies and economies are intricately linked to our forests. They stabilize our climate, provide food, water and medicine, as well as...
Appointment of Danielle St-Aubin as CEO of Tree Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – The Board of Tree Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle...
Tree Canada to recognize IKEA Canada’s leadership in boosting Canada’s urban canopy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 (Burlington, ON) – On May 28, 2019, Tree Canada will recognize IKEA Canada for its environmental leadership....
Avoiding getting burned: becoming FireSmart
Wildfires are an incredibly devasting force – they can ravage communities and neighborhoods forcing many to flee their homes and the lives...
Creating the Perfect Woodlands-Inspired Garden
Rural families privately own 80% of woodland in Canada while manufacturers control the remaining 20%. Woodland gardens provide families with cool areas...
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...
CUFN Updates Ontario Region 2019
Peter Wynnyczuk – Ontario Representative, CUFN Steering Committee, and Executive Director, Ontario Urban Forest Council My how things have changed in the...
Love the Maple… Love Canada!
I am old enough (but just old enough, honestly) to remember when the Canadian flag was first adopted by Parliament (before that...
Prevent the spread of EAB across Canada: How you can save our ash trees
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has affected millions of ash trees in North America. In Canada alone, EAB has now spread to...
New trees to grow where fire once devastated Fort McMurray thanks to Tree Canada’s...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree charity, is embarking on the next phase...