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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. Bastin et al.). The Liberal party announced they will plant two billion extra trees if they are re-elected while the…
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 and there have been varying positions relative to what could and should be done, one thing is certain – trees…
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 Léo Duguay as new Chair of the Board. Léo served as Vice-Chair of the Board for the past 3 years…
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 of the government deficit, there have been impacts in several provincial ministries going through both organizational and financial adjustments. As…
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 to celebrate National Tree Day from coast to coast, from dawn to dusk. Tree Canada, along with volunteers from Staples…
Tree Canada seeks support for tree planting recovery efforts after Hurricane Dorian’s damage in Atlantic Canada
Ottawa, ON (September 18, 2019) – Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree planting charity, announced today that it is launching an ambitious greening initiative for Atlantic Canada residents to replace the trees lost to Hurricane Dorian. On the evening of Saturday, September…
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 Tree Day is a meaningful way to reflect on the positive impact that trees have on our lives and to…
Walking in the Woods Together: How trees create healthier communities
In mid-February 2016, I started taking women on walks in the woods, singly and in groups. I started because the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial had started and the coverage of the cross-examinations of the victims was everywhere and women in my…
Trees: strong allies in fighting climate change
Most of us pass by them every day, not really taking much notice of them. Trees are all around us, steadfast and rooted, providing us with innumerable benefits – it is a wonder we don’t stop to thank them every day. They…
Canadian Urban Forest Network – Quebec Update
By Christian Messier – Quebec Representative Major tree planting projects in Quebec cities In the current context of our changing climate, there is a growing recognition that trees, and more generally urban forests, play a great role in our well-being and health….