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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…
Tree Canada to recognize IKEA Canada’s leadership in boosting Canada’s urban canopy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 (Burlington, ON) – On May 28, 2019, Tree Canada will recognize IKEA Canada for its environmental leadership. In honour of IKEA Canada’s continued commitment to growing better places to live and providing $1 million in funding towards…
Avoiding getting burned: becoming FireSmart
Wildfires are an incredibly devasting force – they can ravage communities and neighborhoods forcing many to flee their homes and the lives they have built there. While wildfires are a natural phenomenon and play a crucial role in our ecosystems (for example,…
Creating the Perfect Woodlands-Inspired Garden
Rural families privately own 80% of woodland in Canada while manufacturers control the remaining 20%. Woodland gardens provide families with cool areas during summer and valuable wildlife environment while beautifying the landscape. Several community-based organizations in the country encourage green infrastructure projects…
Canadian Urban Forest Network – Pacific Region Update
By Lanny Englund – Pacific Region Representative, CUFN Steering Committee It has been an exciting six months in the world of Urban Forestry here in British Columbia. The first ever International Urban Forest Congress (IUFC) took place in Vancouver from September 30…
CUFN Updates Ontario Region 2019
Peter Wynnyczuk – Ontario Representative, CUFN Steering Committee, and Executive Director, Ontario Urban Forest Council My how things have changed in the past couple of years within Ontario’s urban forest realm. The previous provincial government had embraced the carbon pricing programs of…