Forests Ontario is dedicated to making Canada greener, one tree at a time, and Barrie is next on their list! With climate change increasing the risk of wildfires, planting trees to create resilient forests has never been more important. Not only do these trees provide essential protection for the community, but they also create habitats for local wildlife. Ready to make a difference? Join us in supporting tree planting efforts in Barrie and help build a stronger, greener future for everyone!
More About Forests Ontario / Forest Recovery Canada
Forests Ontario is the leading charity focused on the management and delivery of high-quality tree planting programs, interactive forest education resources and awareness-driven community initiatives dedicated to making our forests greener. Together with our planting partners across the country, we have successfully planted approximately 43 million trees to date, and enhanced, maintained, and created more than 1,000 hectares of grassland habitat.
Through Forest Recovery Canada, our national division, we are expanding our work across the country to collaborate with municipalities, organizations, and Indigenous communities to increase forest cover, restore forests impacted by natural occurrences and improve forest conditions, while inspiring the next generation to connect with nature and learn more about the importance of healthy, thriving forests in our communities.
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❝ Thank you for your support! Forests Ontario, has a new name, Forests Canada! Your contribution supports forests across Canada from seed to survival significantly increasing tree planting opportunities and canopy cover in our local communities, including here in Barrie, Ontario. We ensure that the right trees are planted in the right place for the right reason. Over the 2024 planting season, we supported the planting of over 2.7 million trees with 53 planting partners across Canada. Your support for Forest Canada’s efforts helps restore our landscapes through the planting and management of native trees that will grow into tomorrow’s healthy, resilient forests. Supporting diverse, resilient, thriving forests is one of the most effective, nature based solutions to:
- Combat and mitigate the impacts of climate change, including extreme heat, wildfires and flooding. - Create carbon sinks by sequestering emissions from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. - Connect wildlife habitats through landscape restoration improving ecosystems and biodiversity. Thank you for supporting resilient forests across Canada. To see more of our impact across Canada visit https://forestscanada.ca/en/impact❞