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Let’s Celebrate International Women’s Day
In honour of International Women’s Day, Tree Canada is highlighting five women who represent Tree Canada as Forestry Specialists across the country. They have generously shared stories with about their proudest achievements, opportunities for women in the field, advice for women starting…
International Women’s Day 2023: Marie-Louise Bédard
Marie-Louise Bédard, Horticulture Specialist Forestry Specialist – Montreal Region, Tree Canada Working in urban forestry for two years and in horticulture for four years 1. What are your proudest accomplishments? The smallest projects often make me the proudest. I am always grateful…
International Women’s Day 2023: Anne Lehouillier
Anne Lehouillier Forestry Specialist – Quebec, Tree Canada Working in urban forestry for a year and in forestry for six years 1. What are the best opportunities available for women in your field? Thanks to the women before us who persevered…
International Women’s Day 2023: Celia Johnstone
Celia Johnstone, MFC Forestry Specialist – Greater Toronto Area, Tree Canada Working in Urban Forestry since 2016 1. Share a story of someone that has inspired or supported you in your career. I came to forestry later in life, only completing…
International Women’s Day 2023: Dara Larfeuil-Peressini
Dara Larfeuil-Peressini, F.Eng., M. ATDR Forestry Specialist – Montreal Region, Tree Canada Working in urban forestry for five years 1. What are your proudest accomplishments? Urban forestry has been an unknown area of forestry for a long time. Last year, during the congress…
International Women’s Day 2023: Sheila Flint
Sheila Flint, ISA Certified Arborist Forestry Specialist – Northern Alberta, Tree Canada Working in Urban Forestry for over 35 years 1. How has the urban forestry field changed since you first entered the profession? When I achieved my International Society of…
Five Reasons We Love Trees
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, let’s extend our love beyond friends and family to reflect on our gratitude for trees too! There are so many reasons to appreciate trees, from the shade they provide on a hot summer day to the…
Our Exciting Plans for the Year Ahead
The beginning of each new year is an occasion to reflect on the previous one and dream about the year ahead. At Tree Canada, we look forward to another year of growing resilient and healthy ecosystems and communities. Whether you’ve been a…
Trees: our natural allies for living longer, healthier and happier lives
Escaping into nature has become a solace for many of us during the last few years. Getting away from the busyness of life, quieting our mind, and being present in the moment, whether to watch and hear the leaves dance in the…
How Trees Survive in Winter
We all appreciate the shade trees give us in the summer and their beautiful leaves in the fall, but what about during the winter season? What are trees doing when it’s cold and they are covered in a blanket of snow? When…