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Let’s Celebrate International Women’s Day

In honour of International Women’s Day, Tree Canada is highlighting five women who represent Tree Canada as Forestry Specialists across the country....

International Women’s Day 2023: Marie-Louise Bédard

Marie-Louise Bédard, Horticulture Specialist Forestry Specialist – Montreal Region, Tree Canada Working in urban forestry for two years and in horticulture for four...

International Women’s Day 2023: Anne Lehouillier

Anne Lehouillier Forestry Specialist – Quebec, Tree Canada Working in urban forestry for a year and in forestry for six years  ...

International Women’s Day 2023: Celia Johnstone

Celia Johnstone, MFC Forestry Specialist – Greater Toronto Area, Tree Canada Working in Urban Forestry since 2016   1. Share a story...

International Women’s Day 2023: Dara Larfeuil-Peressini

Dara Larfeuil-Peressini, F.Eng., M. ATDR Forestry Specialist – Montreal Region, Tree Canada Working in urban forestry for five years   1. What are your...

International Women’s Day 2023: Sheila Flint

Sheila Flint, ISA Certified Arborist Forestry Specialist – Northern Alberta, Tree Canada Working in Urban Forestry for over 35 years   1....

Five Reasons We Love Trees

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, let’s extend our love beyond friends and family to reflect on our gratitude for trees too!...

Our Exciting Plans for the Year Ahead

The beginning of each new year is an occasion to reflect on the previous one and dream about the year ahead. At...

Trees: our natural allies for living longer, healthier and happier lives

Escaping into nature has become a solace for many of us during the last few years. Getting away from the busyness of...

How Trees Survive in Winter

We all appreciate the shade trees give us in the summer and their beautiful leaves in the fall, but what about during...

How To Best Prepare Newly-planted Trees for Winter

Trees don’t ask us to pull them from the earth of the nursery or the forest where they began their life. We...

Five Ways to Gift Green This Holiday Season

As another year ends, many of us will be celebrating the holidays with family and friends. If part of your holiday tradition...

Reduce Your Impact: Extend the Life of your Christmas Tree

Traditionally, the Christmas tree is prized for its fullness, shape and height. However, choosing the right tree is not just about its...