{"id":75427,"date":"2019-09-28T16:52:35","date_gmt":"2019-09-28T20:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=75427"},"modified":"2019-09-28T10:53:48","modified_gmt":"2019-09-28T14:53:48","slug":"why-canada-needs-a-national-tree-planting-strategy-commentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/why-canada-needs-a-national-tree-planting-strategy-commentary\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Canada needs a national tree-planting strategy ~ Commentary"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Rob Keen, Registered Professional Forester and CEO of Forests Ontario<\/em><\/a><\/span> and Forest Recovery Canada <\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Good news is rare, though it seems like nearly every day for the past few weeks there have been new commitments by global leaders to fight climate change by planting huge numbers of trees.<\/p>\n

In my 38 years as a forester, I\u2019ve never experienced enthusiasm for tree planting as powerful as what we\u2019ve seen in 2019. The trigger? Climate change<\/em>. So now, as Canadians, how do we harness and deploy large-scale tree planting on a national scale?<\/p>\n

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Planting one trillion trees around the world may be one of the most effective ways to combat the impacts of climate change, according to a recent study by ETH Zurich University and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.<\/p>\n

The study determined that Canada has the third highest land potential to plant trees in the world – 117 billion trees over 78.4 million hectares, to be exact. This represents more than 10 per cent of the global trillion tree target, meaning Canada has real potential to become a climate leader on a global stage by putting these trees in the ground.<\/p>\n

To step up to our global responsibilities, I propose a national tree-planting strategy led by Forest Recovery Canada. Forest Recovery Canada, the national division of non-profit charity Forests Ontario, has already proven to have the unique expertise, infrastructure and network required to bring this mighty goal to fruition. There\u2019s no questioning it any longer \u2013 Canada can and must <\/em>contribute to the world\u2019s growing need for trees and new forests.<\/p>\n

Luckily, Forest Recovery Canada and Forests Ontario are well-versed in tree planting. With our dedicated partners, we have already planted trees across the country in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador \u2013 about three million trees per year.<\/p>\n

The complexity of tree planting is far greater than many realize; from seed forecasting and collection to monitoring tree survival. We conduct site assessments to determine the best-suited species for the site; use native trees grown in local nurseries with source-identified seed stock; and have expert local partners who undertake the planting, conduct survival assessments, and deliver appropriate care. All steps of the process are completed with an unmatched level of accountability and are reported online and in real time.<\/p>\n

As the global spotlight increasingly shines upon climate change, Canadians are embracing the fact that our country has a moral obligation to respond. Planting trees is an excellent response. Canada\u2019s contribution to the climate crisis must begin today, and we are ready and eager to be a part of the solution.<\/p>\n

About Forest Recovery Canada<\/strong>
\nForest Recovery Canada (FRC)<\/em><\/a><\/span> is the national tree-planting division of Forests Ontario<\/em><\/a><\/span>, a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to forest restoration. We work with planting organizations, municipalities, First Nations, ENGOs and corporate sponsors to plant trees where they are most needed to lessen the effects of climate change. FRC uses a comprehensive approach to tree planting, ensuring the trees we plant today will thrive in tomorrow\u2019s forests.<\/p>\n

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