Forests Ontario is the province's leading charity dedicated to the creation, preservation, and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats. Our ambitious, large-scale tree planting initiatives, extensive educational programs, and decades of community outreach result in millions of trees being planted each year. Together with our national division, Forest Recovery Canada, we work with our many partners across the country to plant native trees and ensure our efforts today thrive and grow into tomorrow's diverse, healthy, and resilient forests.

Forests Ontario is the voice for our forests. Visit www.forestsontario.ca or follow us @Forests_Ontario to find out more.



Contact Information
Matthew Brown
Communications Manager
Forests Ontario / Forest Recovery Canada
Cell: 519-471-4751
E-mail: [email protected]

Latest

Aug 22, 2024, 12:44 ET Forests Ontario supported the planting of 2.7 million trees across Canada this planting season - bringing the national total to 46.5 million

Forests Ontario, together with its national division Forest Recovery Canada, is conserving, restoring and growing Canada's forests to sustain life and communities. Creating diverse, resilient,...

May 30, 2024, 12:17 ET 2024 Ontario Envirothon champions headed to New York State

Forests Ontario is proud to be the lead agency of Ontario Envirothon – a unique, environmentally-themed academic competition that immerses students in hands-on learning and discovery while building...

May 10, 2024, 09:25 ET Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund to Support Planting 200,000 Trees Across Canada

Forests Ontario, together with its national division Forest Recovery Canada, is dedicated to the creation, restoration and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's...

Feb 28, 2024, 14:39 ET Forests Ontario Recognizes Important Contributors to Forestry and the Environment

Forests Ontario, together with its national division Forest Recovery Canada, is dedicated to the creation, restoration and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats. Forests Ontario's Annual...

Feb 15, 2024, 10:22 ET Forests Ontario Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors

Forests Ontario, together with its national division Forest Recovery Canada, is dedicated to the creation, restoration and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats. Carol Walker Hart, Dan...

Jan 17, 2024, 16:11 ET Forests Ontario's Annual Conference Brings Experts Together to Address the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Canada's Forests

Forests Ontario, together with its national division Forest Recovery Canada, is dedicated to the creation, restoration and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats. Tickets are now on sale for...

Oct 31, 2023, 09:26 ET Forests Ontario / Forest Recovery Canada to plant over 31 million trees as part of Canada's 2 Billion Trees program

Forests Ontario, together with its national division Forest Recovery Canada, is dedicated to the creation, restoration and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats. Creating healthy, resilient...

Oct 04, 2023, 13:04 ET Forests Ontario Announces a New Partnership with Resorts of Ontario

Forests Ontario is the province's leading charity dedicated to the creation, preservation, and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats. The partnership between Forests Ontario and Resorts of...

Aug 25, 2023, 08:55 ET Forests Ontario planted 2.5 million trees across Ontario this season - helping bring the provincial total close to 40 million

Forests Ontario is the province's leading charity dedicated to the creation, preservation, and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats. Creating healthy, new forests is one of the most...

Jun 28, 2023, 12:04 ET Ontario Envirothon champions crowned for 2023

Ontario Envirothon is a unique, environmentally themed academic competition that immerses students in hands-on learning and discovery. Forests Ontario is the lead agency of Ontario Envirothon, which...

Jun 19, 2023, 17:50 ET Greenbelt Foundation Celebrates Planting Half a Million Trees with Forests Ontario

The Greenbelt Foundation and Forests Ontario are working together to increase urban and rural forest cover and improve climate resilience in communities across Ontario's Greenbelt. RICHMOND HILL, ON, ...

Apr 13, 2023, 12:09 ET Forests Ontario Plans Senior Leadership Changes

Forests Ontario is preparing for a transition of its top leadership, which will see longtime CEO Rob Keen step down from his role and be succeeded by new CEO Jessica (Jess) Kaknevicius. Rob Keen has...

Apr 04, 2023, 14:38 ET One Tree Planted and Forests Ontario partner to plant 17.5 million trees over five years

Creating healthy, new forests is one of the most effective, nature-based solutions in combating climate change and mitigating the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather. With the help...

Feb 17, 2023, 11:08 ET Ontario government invests $2.1 million for tree planting through Forests Ontario

BARRIE, ON, Feb. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - At Forests Ontario's Annual Conference in Alliston, Ontario today, the Honourable Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and MPP for Parry–Sound...

Feb 02, 2023, 11:52 ET Bridging the Gap Aims to Better Understand Labour Shortages in the Forestry Sector

BARRIE, ON, Feb. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Industries across Canada are seeing a large portion of their workforce retire without the ability to replace them, and the forestry sector is no exception. According...

Jan 16, 2023, 14:25 ET Rocket scientist Natalie Panek, climate scientists and forestry experts headline Forests Ontario's 2023 Annual Conference

BARRIE, ON, Jan. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Forests Ontario's Annual Conference in Alliston, Ontario on February 16 and 17, 2023, aims to inspire collective action via a diverse lineup of speakers headlined by ...

Dec 12, 2022, 10:00 ET Rocket scientist, adventurer, and advocate for women in technology Natalie Panek headlines Forests Ontario's 2023 Annual Conference

BARRIE, ON, Dec. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Forests Ontario is going to inspire collective action to grow a healthy tomorrow for communities, our planet, and our own health at their 9th Annual Conference,...

Nov 29, 2022, 09:00 ET Forests Ontario to plant more than 7 million trees over three years as part of Canada's 2 Billion Trees Commitment

BARRIE, ON, Nov. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Forests Ontario, the province's leading charity dedicated to the creation, preservation, and maintenance of forest and grassland habitats, has partnered with the...

Sep 30, 2022, 14:34 ET The Healing Place and Forests Ontario's Reconciliation Community Tree Plant program extended with support from TD Bank Group

BARRIE, ON, Sept. 30, 2022 /CNW/ - Forests Ontario is expanding its Reconciliation Community Tree Plant program thanks to a generous contribution of $450,000 over three years from TD Bank Group. In...

Sep 20, 2022, 14:00 ET Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund support Forests Ontario's 50 Million Tree Program

BARRIE, ON, Sept. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - To celebrate National Forest Week and a generous $100,000 grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund, Forests Ontario staff members visited the...

Jul 18, 2022, 12:00 ET Forests Ontario planted 2.5 million trees in Ontario this season - bringing the provincial total to more than 36 million

BARRIE, ON, July 18, 2022 /CNW/ - Forests Ontario and its partners planted 2.5 million native tree seedlings across the province this season as part of its 50 Million Tree Program. This brings...

Feb 10, 2022, 17:00 ET Forests Ontario's Annual Conference Celebrates Forest Sector Champions

Ontario Power Generation receives Green Legacy Award Group of Ten Tree Marking Program Founders recognized with Forests Ontario Award BARRIE, ON, Feb. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Forests Ontario's 8th Annual...

Jan 18, 2022, 08:40 ET Steve Hounsell Speaks to the Need for Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability

Forests Ontario's Virtual Annual Conference February 9-11, 2022 BARRIE, ON, Jan. 18, 2022 /CNW/ - Steve Hounsell, ardent advocate for biodiversity conservation and ecological sustainability, will...

Oct 12, 2021, 05:00 ET Forests Ontario Plants 2.8 Million Trees this Planting Season

34 million trees planted across Ontario through the 50 Million Tree Program since 2008 OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Not-for-profit charity Forests Ontario facilitated the planting of 2.8 million ...

Jun 29, 2021, 06:00 ET Ontario Contributes 880,000 Trees to Living Tribute

Highway of Heroes and Forests Ontario Expand Green Monument along Highway 401 MILTON, ON, June 29, 2021 /CNW/ - More than 880,000 new trees have been planted across Ontario this spring in honour of...

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