Forests Ontario supported the planting of 2.7 million trees across Canada this planting season In an effort to encourage biodiversity, enhance wildlife habitat, support green job creation, minimize the devastating effects of climate change, and improve the health and wellness of our communities, Forests Ontario supported the planting of approximately […]
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Forests Ontario Plants 2.5 million Trees This Season
Forests Ontario and its partners planted approximately 2.5 million trees across the province this season as part of its 50 Million Tree Program. This brings the program’s total to almost 40 million trees planted, creating more than 18,400 hectares of new forest on nearly 8,000 project sites. “As we continue to […]
Forests Ontario Plants 50,000 Trees in Essex County This Season
Forests Ontario and its partners planted 2.5 million native tree seedlings across the province this season as part of its 50 Million Tree Program. This brings Forests Ontario’s program total to 36.7 million trees planted, creating more than 18,000 hectares of new forest on nearly 7,000 project sites. “The help of […]
Forests Ontario’s Annual Conference Celebrates Forest Sector Champions
Ontario Power Generation receives Green Legacy Award Group of Ten Tree Marking Program Founders recognized with Forests Ontario Award Ontario [February 10, 2022] – Forests Ontario’s 8th Annual Conference is bringing together more than 800 landowners, forestry professionals, Indigenous leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and students from across the country and around […]
Steve Hounsell Speaks to Need for Biodiversity & Ecological Sustainability
Forests Ontario’s Virtual Annual Conference February 9-11, 2022 [January 18, 2022] – Steve Hounsell, ardent advocate for biodiversity conservation and ecological sustainability, will deliver the keynote presentation at Forests Ontario’s Annual Conference, Strength in Biodiversity, a virtual event to be held February 9-11, 2022. Hounsell will highlight the importance of […]
Forests Ontario Plants 2.8 Million Trees This Planting Season
34 million trees planted across Ontario through the 50 Million Tree Program since 2008 Not-for-profit charity Forests Ontario facilitated the planting of 2.8 million trees through its 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP) this planting season. These efforts created approximately 1,400 ha of new forest, contributing to the total 17,100 […]