Media Advisory - Why Forests Matter Panel Discussion on National Tree Day

TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2013 /CNW/ -

EDITOR'S NOTE — The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) will be hosting several prominent Canadians in celebration of National Forest Week (Sept. 22-28) to discuss the state of forests, their influence on society and why forests matter.

Topics include:  URBAN FORESTS ● LIVING IN THE BOREAL ● ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR ● INFLUENCES ON ART ● CONSERVATION, AND MORE

Media interviews with panel speakers will be available prior to the event.
Please call for details.

This event will also highlight 530 acres (215 ha) of newly protected forests across Canada.

** High quality B-Roll and images available

The details are as follows:

Date:	Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Location:	Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas St., Toronto, ON
Time:	6:30 p.m. event start *Media interviews can be arranged earlier to accommodate schedules.

Speakers:  Click here for information on our panellists.

SOURCE: Nature Conservancy of Canada

MEDIA CONTACT:
Crystal Folkins
National Media Relations Manager
The Nature Conservancy of Canada
Tel:  [phone] x 2241 / 416.932.3202 x 2241
[email protected]