‘As we continue to see the effects of climate change, it is imperative that we do everything we can to combat it,’ says Forests Ontario CEO
Forests Ontario planted 2.5 million trees across Ontario this season, including 16,000 in Sault Ste. Marie, according to a recent news release.
Landowners who have at least 0.5 hectares of open land and have enough space to plant 500 trees are eligible to apply for the 50 Million Tree Program here.Barrie, Ont. – Forests Ontario and its partners planted approximately 2.5 million trees across the province this season, including 16,000 in Sault Ste. Marie, as part of its 50 Million Tree Program. This brings the program’s province-wide total to almost 40 million trees planted to date, with approximately 35,000 trees planted in Sault Ste.
“At Forests Ontario, we like to say that we don’t just plant trees, we grow healthy, diverse forests,” says Elizabeth Celanowicz, Chief Operating Officer of Forests Ontario. “We can say that because we have a comprehensive network of planting partners with the expertise to manage every aspect of tree planting, from seed collection and growing seedlings to tree planting and maintenance, ensuring our new forests are healthy and thriving.
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