And The Winner Is...

In a two-month competition,  people across Ontario were invited to submit a photo of a much-loved tree with a few words about it.

And A majestic White Elm gracing Perth’s Stewart Park took third place. Here's the whole story, https://treetrust.ca/tree-pageant-2/

Further to this story Our Perth Trees has started talks with Tree Trust Canada (the competition organizers) that may see Tree Trust return to Perth in 2025 for a Tree Care Day that would bring some much needed TLC to this beloved old tree in a happy community gathering of interested people. Please click on this link for more information: Tree Care Day 2025

How To Love A Tree

According to the blog Kindercare, there are 8 ways to love the trees in your life. Did you know? Well, here you go. Check out Taken By Trees...https://bit.ly/3Z5wOwK.

Mini Forest Training

Green Communities Canada is providing this training curriculum to build an understanding of how to coordinate a Mini Forest project and to support new coordinators through their first Mini Forest event. To enrol, https://bit.ly/4g7koud.

Memory Trees

Now you can plant a tree as a living memorial for someone. These memorial trees will be planted in areas where there is a need for reforestation or afforestation. Multiple trees can be dedicated. Plus your memorial gift includes a mailed commemorative card that can be personalized with a message of sympathy. For more information visit A Living Tribute, https://bit.ly/3AHZmlZ.

Australian Environmental Laws Fall Short 

According to the University of Queensland research, Australia's environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of tree clearing to make way for agriculture, development and mining. To read more,  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240820221806.htm .

The Tree Population is Growing

Did you know the biggest driver for global tree growth is climate change? According to a report from the World Resources Institute, trees are now able to take root in otherwise 'inhospitable' regions such as deserts and urban areas. As a result, there are more trees now than there were 30 years ago. For more on this study, http://bit.ly/3ZonpRc .

For Trees' Sake

Read about a couple who are cycling across Canada in the name of reforestation.  They want to help fight climate change, protect biodiversity and, most importantly, raise awareness about the importance of forests.  Follow their bike trip (and donate to their cause) at www.greenbikes.com.

Trees Can Save Your Life

A study by the University of Louisville has found that people living in neighbourhoods where the number of trees and shrubs has more than doubled showed lower levels of a blood marker that causes heart disease, cancer and other chronic illnesses. Check it out at https://bit.ly/4dfUrGn.

All Along The Highway...

Trees for Life has partnered with the 407 ETR to plant 20,000 trees within the 407 corridor and to eradicate invasive plant species . 

For the full story, https://bit.ly/3MW4tl7.

How To Plant A Tree

We know you love trees. Who woodn't? (hehe). And Tree Canada has produced a guide to help you plant trees that thrive. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4eDQXi5.

Smiths Falls' First Mini Forest

Residents of Smiths Falls, Ontario, including local public school students, planted the town's first mini forest within a week on land provided by the town. Find out how it was done, https://bit.ly/4dILIfZ .

Community Tree Grant

You have until December 9 to apply for up to $10,000 for a grant to bring greener spaces to your community. For more information on the Community Tree Grant, https://bit.ly/3AZlHvM. 

The Leaves In A Book...what you might want to read

The Hidden Life Of Trees. According to author Peter Wohlleben, the forest is a "social network" and he looks at how that works.

Your Trees: What They Want You To Know. Tree whisperer Kevin R. Lee explains what trees need for healthy growth and what natural chemical-free ways help them thrive.

How To Be More Tree: Essential Life Lessons for Perennial Happiness.  Author Potter Gift explores the wisdom of trees and what they can teach us about everyday life. 

Our Green Hearts: The Soul and Science of Forests. Diana Beresford-Kroeger reminds us that the "only way out of this mess we have made is to protect the forest." And she shows us how.

How to Identify a Tree Without Looking Up

Adam Haritan, an American arborist, describes how to identify trees in a forest by studying the ground under them. Check out his video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkw7pyuzhCQ.

Tree Species at Risk