When wildfires strike, critical forest recovery is never just a single action.
It starts with the seeds, science, and relationships that help healthy, resilient forests take root and grow across Canada.
Every landscape we restore is an intentional act of care guided by the belief that what we do today shapes the entire lifecycle of forest recovery for decades.
About Us
Who We Are
The impact of our work is rooted in tree planting, but it doesn’t start or end there. From the annual collection of viable tree seeds ensuring a reliable and consistent future supply, to supporting local jobs and economies through tree planting and stewardship, we work with a trusted network of partners to ensure the long-term health and resiliency of our forests today, and for future generations.
Impact
What We’ve Done
Healthy forests are essential to Canada. As the only national Canadian charity working across the full forest-restoration lifecycle, we prioritize recovery from the ground up – cultivating high‑quality, climate-resilient seeds; advancing science-based restoration practices and research; rebuilding biodiverse ecosystems; and educating the next generation of environmental leaders. __When Canada’s forests thrive, so do the wildlife, communities, and local economies that depend on them.__
About Us$64+ Million Invested
Invested more than $64 million in Canada’s forested landscapes over the past 10 years.
46.5+ Million Trees Planted
46.5+ Million trees planted since 2007
51,000+ Acres of Forest
51,000+ acres of forests created and restored
8,000+ Planting Projects
8,000+ planting projects across Canada and growing
200+ Million Seeds Collected
200+ Million seeds collected, stored and maintained annually
50,000+ Students & Educators
50,000+ students and educators participated in learning programs
Programs
Feature: Plant Trees with Us
Interested in planting trees on your property? We can help with funding support that makes large-scale tree planting on private property easier and more affordable through the 50 Million Tree Program.
Resources
Feature: Tree Planting and Forest Stewardship
Over the years, we have compiled useful and important information about how best to transition from newly planted trees to healthy, resilient forests. These insights will soon be available in our free Landowner Guide designed to help property owners and managers at each stage of tree development.
What's New
Forests Ontario is now Forests Canada!
As Forests Canada, we are doing the same important work, it is now with a stronger national focus on improving forest connectivity and biodiversity, increasing much needed wildlife habitat, and advocating for healthy ecosystems in and beyond local communities across the country.
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The Forest Conference
If you’re passionate about Canada's forests, you won’t want to miss our next annual conference featuring expert speakers, valuable networking opportunities and informative discussions about the critical issues affecting our forested landscapes.
Throughout the year, we connect the next generation of forest stewards with interactive educational tools, accessible resources, and hands-on learning experiences that reinforce essential life skills and inspire a life-long passion for our natural environment.
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You Can Support Canada’s Forests
Trees and forests are an integral and interwoven part of our daily lives. At Forests Canada, we exist to conserve, restore, and grow diverse, resilient forests to sustain life and communities, but we know we can’t do it alone. There is no greater time to act than now to show your support for our natural world.