Tree Canada
10 Ways to Celebrate National Tree Day
This year, we are happy to be celebrating our 10th anniversary of National Tree Day on Wednesday September 22nd! Not only are we celebrating a significant milestone this year, but we will celebrate trees with a stronger appreciation for all that they’ve…
Celebrate 10 Years with 10 Tree-mendous Facts about National Tree Day
In honour of the 10th anniversary of National Tree Day, we’ve created a list of ten tree-mendous facts about National Tree Day! We hope that through reading this list, you learn more about the importance and impact of National Tree Day across…
Stick Closer to Trees This Summer
From their ability to sequester carbon and enhance biodiversity to the mental and physical health benefits they provide – there are a number of reasons to love trees. Knowing how much trees provide us: how do you see yourself getting closer to…
Five Ways Trees Improve Our Sense of Home
As many of us have experienced, a home and a house are not one and the same. Home is a place that offers us comfort, safety, relaxation, and a sense of ease. Often that feeling of home is created where there is…
Equitable Access to Trees
Canada has one of the highest number of trees per capita worldwide1. However, even though there are an estimated 8,953 trees per person, not all Canadians have equal access to trees and their benefits1. That said, with around 80% of the population…
Within Six Feet of Trees This Summer
As we roll into the second half of summer and continue experiencing lifted COVID-19 restrictions, there is a lot to be excited about. Whether you’re using these freedoms to reconnect with family and friends, dine out at a local restaurant, or explore…
Keeping kids cool at playgrounds during the summer heat — with trees!
Summer is finally here, and that means more trips to neighbourhood parks. As the pandemic restrictions ease, families will schedule outdoor play dates for their kids and playgrounds will increasingly become a popular destination for active and creative play. During these hottest…
Ontario Region Urban Forest Update — July 2021
Controlling the Impact of LDD on Trees in Ontario One of the biggest challenges facing Ontario’s urban forests in 2021 is the damage caused by the LDD moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), previously referred to as “Gypsy moth”. This invasive species’ exponential growth…
Engaging with Indigenous Communities in Urban Forestry
At Tree Canada, our objective is to improve all lives through greening communities across Canada, including Indigenous communities. Urban Forestry in Indigenous Communities From 2008 to 2019, Tree Canada supported the planting of over 480,000 trees and shrubs through greening initiatives in…
Embracing Diversity: Four Ways Forests are Naturally Diverse
Much like our own communities, our forests are diverse, or at least, they should be. What is forest biodiversity? According to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), forest biodiversity refers to the variety of all life forms within a given forest, including…