Tree Canada
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 resume activity in the spring, trees have also developed mechanisms that allow them to survive the harsh Canadian winter temperatures…
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 health of the region’s forests from a federal, provincial and municipal perspective. The attendees looked at current issues facing the…
Canada’s Urban Forests are Getting More Respect: Tree Canada President Reflects on His Retirement After 18 years of Service
Ottawa, ON (February 26, 2020) — After 18 years of service with the national tree charity Tree Canada, Michael Rosen, the organization’s President for the last 13 years, will be retiring. Michael’s last day with Tree Canada will be March 31, 2020….
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 though some may say that trees look a bit eerie or even sad in winter, I find that this season offers…
Keep the love of trees growing: some final words from Mike Rosen, Tree Canada President
Trees – they have grown to be a significant part of my life, both personally and professionally. As my last day at Tree Canada nears (February 28, 2020), I reflect on how much the organization has changed, grown and been a big…
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 through the dormant season and thrive in spring. 1. Prevent snow pile ups Trees well adapted to Canadian winters love…
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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation. These cities are among the first…
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 know the time and need for trees is more apparent now than ever. As we take stock to reflect on…
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 more so than ever, as it is widely appreciated that trees across the globe are a silent yet powerful force…
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 a clump of white birch on a resident’s front lawn, the “contractor” climbing into the bed of his truck to…