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Tree Canada seeks support for tree planting after Ottawa-Gatineau tornadoes
Ottawa, ON (November 13, 2018) – Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree planting charity, today announced it is launching an ambitious greening initiative for residents in the Ottawa-Gatineau area to replace trees lost to the devasting tornadoes. On Friday, September 21, 2018,…
Why do leaves change color?
It’s a cloudy October day, the air is crisp as you step out outside. You look at the huge maple tree in your front yard, and at the rows of oaks and birches that line the streets in your neighborhood and you…
Seeing the color across Canada’s forests
Canada has breathtaking natural scenery and, at this time of year, a kaleidoscope of color happens across our nation’s forests. Here are five areas to view the fall foliage at its best across Canada from west to east: 1. Beautiful British Columbia’s…
Charlottetown to Host Canadian Urban Forest Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2018 The City of Charlottetown has been chosen to host the prestigious Canadian Urban Forest Conference in 2020. The conference allows for collaboration between local professionals and communities groups and other leading experts from across the country….
Tree Canada recognizes individuals and groups advancing urban forestry in Canada
Ottawa, ON (October 19, 2018) – Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree-planting charity, was pleased to announce the recipients of their first urban forestry awards at the International Urban Forestry Congress held in Vancouver, BC earlier this month. With submissions evaluated by…
The Emerald Ash Borer: a bejeweled name with devasting results
‘Agrilus planipennis feeds on ash trees in the Northern Hemisphere’ doesn’t sound as menacing as it should. Agrilus planipennis is the scientific name for the Emerald Ash Borer – a brilliantly green jewel toned beetle species native to northeastern Asia that uses…
Tree Canada continues the fight against the Emerald Ash Borer by providing support to five communities across Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) — Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree-planting charity, and BioForest Technologies Inc. are pleased to announce the five communities receiving support to protect ash trees from the Emerald Ash Borer. The donations of TreeAzin™…
Canadian Urban Forest Network – Pacific Region Update
The big news in the Pacific Region is the International Urban Forest Congress. If you haven’t heard about the Congress happening in Vancouver from September 30 – October 3 you should check it out. This is an opportunity not to be missed! The Congress…
Atlantic Urban Forestry Collective: EAB detected in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Urban Forestry Collective: EAB detected in Atlantic Canada Heather Fraser – Canadian Urban Forest Network, Atlantic region representative June 7, 2018 The year started out with a three-day Atlantic Canada Forest Health Workshop held in Amherst, Nova Scotia from January 16-18th….
Tree Canada and CN announce the 27 recipients awarded grants of up to $25,000 for the CN EcoConnexions Tree Planting program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2018 (Halifax, NS) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) and Tree Canada, Canada’s leading national tree-planting charity, are pleased to announce today the names of the 27 communities that are being awarded community tree planting grants of…