Ottawa – For generations, Canada’s forests have provided shelter, space to relax and play, and opportunities for economic growth. Trees also serve as the backbone for urban and rural ecosystems: cleaning our air, preventing erosion and providing a home for wildlife. Unfortunately, the twin threats of climate change and biodiversity loss, compounded by natural disasters made worse by global warming …
Greater Sudbury – Trees play a vital role in sustaining our environment by purifying the air, capturing and storing carbon, and providing new habitat for wildlife. In the global fight against climate change, we have no better ally than our vast forests. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of …
Deux-Montagnes – In the fight against climate change, Canada has an ally in our vast forests. Trees play a crucial role through their ability to capture and store carbon and restore habitats and ecosystems. They can also reduce the risk of forest fires and floods while helping to restore areas affected by climate-related disasters. To maximize these benefits, Canada is …
Halton – Forests and trees capture and store carbon, making them an effective natural climate solution. Trees also clean the air that we breathe, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and improve human wellbeing. Planting two billion trees over a decade is a vital part of Canada’s climate plan, and the Government of Canada is continuing to work with provinces, territories, …
