Recent Releases from Forests Ontario
Connecting GTA Architects and Engineers with the Northern Forest
Published Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:34:37 EST Read More
Southern Ontario wood users tour forestry and mill operations in Timmins Timmins, ON [August 15, 2019] - Today, a group of southern Ontario architects, engineers, and union leaders participated in a tour of forestry and mill operations in Timmins, Ontario as part of the It Takes a Forest awareness initiative. Co-sponsored by Forests O...... Click here to read this release
As Ontario 50 Million Tree Program approaches the halfway mark, the economic benefits are reported
Published Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:16:26 EST Read More
(March 20, 2019, Queen's Park) Today, Forests Ontario released The Economic Value of Tree Planting in Southern Ontario, a new report by Guelph-based consulting firm Green Analytics. Committed to re-greening Ontario through tree planting, education and awareness efforts, Forests Ontario is the not-for-profit charity that delivers the Government of Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program (50MTP). At the Ontario Legislature, Rob Keen, Registered Professional Forester and Forests Ontario CEO ...... Click here to read this release
Will your Christmas Tree be real or fake tree this year?
Published Tue, 27 Nov 2018 08:39:55 EST Read More
Forests Ontario CEO Rob Keen has some tips to help you be smart about choosing the best real tree! Toronto, ON, November 27, 2018 - Buying a natural Christmas tree is a win-win - it brings the beauty and aroma of Ontario’s forests inside your home for the holidays. A real tree is eco-friendly and supports the provincial economy. Over 500 farmers produce upwards of one million Christmas trees each year in Ontario. These trees are not plastic, nor produced and transported fr...... Click here to read this release
Forests Ontario celebrates National Forest Week
Published Mon, 25 Sep 2017 07:55:40 EST Read More
Forests Ontario celebrates National Forest Week (Sept. 24-30) with Heritage Tree designation ceremonies in Clarksburg, Ottawa and Port Hope More than 65 Heritage Trees have been designated in communities all across Ontario. Celebrate those already recognized or check out the new Trees announced during National Forest Week! What: Forests Ontario’s Heritage Tree Program collects and shares the stories of Ontario’s diverse and unique trees and brings awareness to the ...... Click here to read this release