Healthy communities need an urban forest strategy

As a country whose emblems are a leaf and a beaver, and whose historic industries have always been centred on natural resources, Canada’s forests are an integral part of our national identity.

Tree Canada president Michael Rosen, far left, planting trees with Tree Canada volunteers. Mr. Rosen is urging the federal government to work with Tree Canada to implement a 'robust national urban forest strategy to protect and replenish our urban forests.' Photograph courtesy of Tree Canada

Opinion

BY MICHAEL ROSEN

September 27, 2017

Many Canadians may not know that September 27th marks National Tree Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the importance of trees and green spaces in Canada. As a country whose emblems are a leaf and a beaver, and whose historic industries have always been centred on natural resources, Canada’s for...

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