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Canadian Urban Forest Network: Prairies Region Update 2019
Happy midsummer solstice, to everyone on the Druid calendar! As I am writing this, I am looking out the windows of my office at my tree nursery near Didsbury, Alberta at trees still being buffeted by gale force winds after a 24-hour…
Stop to smell the trees
Living in Ottawa for the past 10 years, I’ve come to cherish the fleeting moments of warmth and sunlight this city has to offer. I like to take advantage of these moments, as my colleagues and friends can attest, by smelling each…
Tree Canada’s Growing Support of Urban Forestry in Indigenous Communities across Canada
As of 2016, Indigenous peoples represented 4.9% (1.6 million) of the Canadian population (Statistics Canada, 2017). There are over 120 Indigenous urban reserves established within or adjacent to urban centres and this number continues to grow larger (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada,…
Beyond Trees: Engagement and Research at Tree Canada
To commemorate my last day before starting my maternity leave, I wanted to follow up on my article from May 2018, Over the Years We Grow: National Scale Progress in Engagement and Research at Tree Canada. Over the past year, we have accomplished several…
Atlantic Regional Urban Forest Update for June 2019
The Atlantic Region has seen a long winter lasting from early November through to the end of April. The wet spring is extending well into June with cooler temperatures. As a result, the planting season has been delayed by most Municipalities and…
From Malley’s to Maples: Collingwood’s Urban Forest Management Plan
One of my first experiences “away from home without parents” was a ski trip to Collingwood. On the advice of one of my friends’ parents, three of us were put on a Greyhound bus, ski equipment and all, to go to (what…
IKEA Canada adds to Canada’s urban forests: Tree Canada recognizes leadership with Ultimate Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2019 (Burlington, ON) – Today, IKEA Canada is recognized for its environmental leadership by Tree Canada, the non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians by planting and nurturing trees. In honour of IKEA’s continued commitment to…
How flooding affects trees: Water in moderation
Pre-amble: Tornadoes, wildfires and flooding – extreme weather events exaggerated by climate change – have recently touched and continue to touch countless communities across our country with devastating effects. Having personally experienced the aftermath of the tornadoes last fall and the effects…
Trees are good for business
Our societies and economies are intricately linked to our forests. They stabilize our climate, provide food, water and medicine, as well as support much of the world’s biodiversity. In Canadian cities, forest cover has been declining for more than two decades. With…
Appointment of Danielle St-Aubin as CEO of Tree Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – The Board of Tree Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle St-Aubin as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2019. Ms. St-Aubin has worked in the not-for-profit sector for more…