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The gift of a tree
When I was a child, I had a favourite tree. It was a large maple that grew in a patch of dirt...
Prairie Regional Urban Forest Update November 2019
As I write this, it is actually November 5 and has been snowing all day, with -17 in tonight’s forecast for a...
Tree Canada announces tree-planting support for those affected by Hurricane Dorian
November 13, 2019 (Halifax, NS) – Today, Tree Canada, the only national tree planting charity that plants and nurtures trees in urban and...
Atlantic Regional Urban Forest Update October 2019
The Atlantic Region saw a slow start to summer with June being a rainy month, July and August having typical seasonal temperatures....
Planting Trees to Save our Climate: Then and Now
On September 27, our office took part in the climate strike in Ottawa, responding to the call to “show we care”. I...
Trees: More than just pretty to look at
Originally posted on Innovating Canada Aside from being lovely to look at, trees supply many goods and services — wood for building...
Tree and seed selection: urban forest and tree climate change resilience
The world is catching on to the tree planting ”fever” with studies telling us trillions of trees can reduce carbon pollution (e.g....
Trees are good!
Climate change has been top of mind for many Canadians during the federal election. While this is certainly a hot button issue...
Notice of Appointment Léo Duguay, Chair of Tree Canada Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – Tree Canada Board members and staff are pleased to announce the appointment of...
Canadian Urban Forest Network – Ontario Update
By Peter Wynnyczuk – Ontario Representative Some of the past events and future programs are: Being in a province highlighting the extent...
Tree Canada boosts Canada’s urban canopy and communities’ environmental spirits on National Tree Day
September 25, 2019 – Ottawa, ON Today, Tree Canada and close to 300 volunteers planted over 2,000 trees in six host cities...
Tree Canada seeks support for tree planting recovery efforts after Hurricane Dorian’s damage in...
Ottawa, ON (September 18, 2019) – Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree planting charity, announced today that it is launching an ambitious...
National Tree Day: A meaningful way to reflect on the positive impact of trees
As the new CEO of Tree Canada, I am excited to have joined the team in time for National Tree Day! National...