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We hope you continue to join us as we work to conserve, restore, and grow Canada's forests!

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#DYK that those leaves painting the forest floor in shades of gold, red, and brown are doing tree-mendous work? They may appear to be leaf litter or even beautiful fall decor, but in truth, they are nature's way of keeping the forest rooted in good health!

These fallen leaves
🍄 Return nutrients to the soil
🐛 Provide shelter for wildlife
💧 Keep the forest floor moist
🌱 Build healthy soil for new growth

Next time you walk through a forest this fall, take the time to not only admire the un-be-leaf-able canopy of colours, but look down. You may be able to see nature working its magic!🍂

#ForestsCanada #ForestFloor #FallenLeaves #AutumnColors #NatureLovers #HealthySoil #WildlifeHabitat #FallForest #SoilHealth

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This long weekend, we hope you take the opportunity to gather with your friends and loved ones, step outdoors, and soak in the crisp autumn air. Whether you are taking a scenic walk through a beautiful forest, admiring the vibrant colours of the changing leaves, or slowing down and enjoying a peaceful time out in your yard, you will be making memories surrounded by nature.

Wishing everyone a wonderful long weekend! 🍂

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📣Calling all post-secondary students, recent graduates, and young professionals! 📣
Are you looking to chart a course into the forest sector?

Registration for our Student-Employer Engagement Day (SEED) is open!

This virtual event will connect the emerging workforce with professionals in the forest sector. Each speaker will provide insight into their career, how they got where they are today, and answer questions about finding a career in the forest sector.

📅Date: November 5, 2026
🕛Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Register Now - https://t.co/QUydoBBryP

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Growing a healthier future for Canada’s forests, together.🌳

Forests Canada and @uhaul are excited to announce a multi-year, national partnership called "Healthy Forests for Future Generations".

Together, we’re making it easy for U-Haul customers across Canada to support the conservation, restoration, and growth of Canada’s forests through donations at checkout.

Every donation will help fund forest restoration work in urban and near-urban communities from coast to coast to coast.

Together, we’re helping Canada’s forests thrive for generations to come. 🌲

Read more about our exciting new partnership - https://t.co/CtbP44c78g

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Our work is making an impact!

We are proud to share that in a recent report titled The State of the World’s Forests 2026 published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (@FAO), Forests Canada’s work in Ontario’s Greenbelt was cited as an example of restoration success! With more than seven million trees planted, we’re helping build healthier, more resilient forests for generations to come. 🌱

Read more - https://t.co/70GHRLTv1o

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🌲 What happens after wildfire?
Post-wildfire reforestation is a critical part of long-term forest recovery, yet it has received comparatively less attention than wildfire suppression, risk assessment, and mitigation. A recent research article published in Forestry Chronicle by Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada by Forests Canada's Amber Brant, Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) Dr. Nelson Thiffault, and consultant Dr. Season Snyder, helps to better understand the decisions and approaches for post-wildfire forest restoration in Canada, including:
🌱 Tree spacing and microsite selection
🌲 Species selection and nursery stock
💰 Operational costs
🦺 Occupational health and safety
🔥 Planning for future wildfire risk
🪵Salvage logging practices
Read the article - https://t.co/UMBg6fe0H6

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Have Land?
Plant a Future Forest! 🌲🌳

The trees you plant today will benefit the environment, wildlife, and communities for decades to come. We can help provide funding and technical support to make increasing forest cover on your property easier and more affordable!

Learn more about our planting program - https://t.co/VqGx6nA7Zx

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🌱Some milestones are measured in numbers. Others, are measured in the impact they make.

Planting one million trees through a partnership between Forests Canada and the @greenbeltca is an incredible achievement, but the real impact will be seen for decades to come.

These trees are helping restore diverse and resilient forests, strengthen ecosystems, create connected habitats, and so much more.

Behind that number are countless hands, partnerships, communities, and a shared commitment to leaving our natural landscapes stronger than we found them.

When we invest in healthy landscapes today, we’re helping build more resilient communities for generations to come. 🌱

Learn more about the project impact today! https://t.co/WDnv19CSjx

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Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the lost children and the survivors of residential schools, and recognize the multi-generational impacts experienced by families and communities who continue to carry the weight of this atrocious history.

As we reflect, we are also reminded of the deep connection between Indigenous peoples, the land, and the natural world. Indigenous knowledge and relationships with the land have long held important lessons about caring for forests, biodiversity, and living in balance with nature.

We are striving to find new ways of enhancing our collaboration with Indigenous communities to carry out meaningful work together that supports agency and autonomy of Indigenous Peoples and their responsibilities to lands, forests, and landscapes.

Today, and every day, may we continue to listen, learn, and work together to uplift Indigenous voices and walk together towards a healthier future for our communities, our forests, and future generations.

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One of our favourite parts of autumn?

Easy. The leaves! 🍂

Walking through a forest and seeing the leaves change before our eyes from lush greens to golden yellows, fiery reds, deep oranges, and every shade in between, there really is nothing like watching our forests put on their annual colour show!

What's your favourite part of autumn?

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🌳Celebrating National Forest Week in Nova Scotia!

Members of the Forests Canada Restoration team toured several regions across the province, seeing some of our forest recovery efforts firsthand.

A highlight was visiting a property in West Dalhousie being planted with partner Community Forests Canada following the 2025 wildfire that affected 8,500 hectares in the Annapolis Valley.

White Pine, Red Spruce, Black Spruce, White Spruce, and Red Oak are being planted to support forest recovery and contribute to a healthier Annapolis Watershed. 🌱

The team also visited a nine-year-old restoration site planted in 2017 after a wildfire, now thriving as a diverse mixed-wood forest.

From seedlings to established young forests, these sites showcase the lasting impact of restoration work. 🌲

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New Milestone Unlocked: One Million Trees Planted in the Greenbelt! 🌳🎉🌲

This National Forest Week, Forests Canada and the Greenbelt Foundation celebrated a significant milestone: one million trees planted across Ontario’s Greenbelt since 2022.

We celebrated this achievement at Heber Down Conservation Area in Whitby, Ontario, with a guided hike showcasing how strategic tree planting can increase forest cover and biodiversity, improve water quality, and reduce flooding and extreme heat across Greenbelt communities.

This is just the beginning! Earlier research identified a need for 54 million native trees across the Greater Golden Horseshoe to reach 30% healthy forest cover.

Every tree planted today is an investment that will only keep growing! 🌱

Read more: https://t.co/95tT1nL8c5

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Fall is officially here! 🍂

As forests put on their annual display of yellow, orange, red, purple, and brown, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the trees that make this season so special and remember that change can be something to celebrate.

During National Forest Week, we’re celebrating the beauty, biodiversity, and benefits of our forests, and we’re especially grateful for the trees that bring colour to our landscapes, provide homes for wildlife, and help create healthier communities.

So as you get out and enjoy the changing leaves this fall, take a moment to look up, slow down, and appreciate the forests around you. 🍂

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🌲🎉 3.7 million trees planted! 🎉🌳

Forests Canada has supported the planting of nearly 3.7 million trees this planting season, helping restore forests and strengthen the resilience of landscapes across Canada.

The impact goes even further: since 2004, we've supported the planting of more than 54 million trees through thousands of planting projects, including more than 10,852 restoration projects, from coast to coast to coast. 🌱

With the help of our partners, we are growing hope, building ecosystems, and advocating for healthy forests that benefit Canada’s people, economy, and wildlife.

Read more - https://t.co/0HSpQL3pHx

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🌳 Happy National Forest Week! 🌲

Forests are so much more than just trees. They are homes and food sources for wildlife, protect and filter our water, improve air quality, support biodiversity, and give people like us places to connect with nature.

Forests Canada's continued work to conserve, restore, and grow forests is an investment for today and the future. By caring for the forests we have and creating healthy, diverse, and resilient forests, we can help ensure these vital ecosystems continue to support people, wildlife, and our planet for generations to come.

Stay tuned! This week, we will be celebrating forests by sharing resources and ways for people of all ages to learn more about Canada's beautiful forests and how you can get involved! Go out and plant a tree, support a local initiative, spend time in nature, learn something new, or simply spread the word; your actions can make an impact!

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Calling all @YorkRegionGovt educators, parents and students in grades 4 to 6!

2026 York Region Tree Bee registration is now open! This innovative program sparks curiosity among students and nurtures passion for the trees, forests, and natural environments in our communities. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to recognize some of the most common species of Ontario trees and will have access to various other resources and activities!

Learn more and sign up today: https://t.co/j9V5SOnBxk

#TreeBee2026

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Seed is the foundation for resilient greenspaces and thriving ecosystems.  🌱

"Diversity Our Strength" isn't just a motto for the @cityoftoronto; it's also taking root in the city's thriving urban forests. Thanks to a growing diversity of trees and shrubs, the city's natural spaces are becoming stronger, healthier, and more resilient each year. 

In 2021, Forests Canada and the City of Toronto launched a landmark 10-year Tree Seed Diversity Program partnership to strengthen the genetic diversity and long-term resilience of natural spaces across Canada's largest city. As we mark the midway point of our collaboration, we're proud to celebrate the seeds of change that have grown into meaningful, lasting results. 

From the trusted supply of source-identified seed – to produce the trees and shrubs tailored to meet the city's growing needs - to the long-term impact and diversity of Toronto's urban forests, this foundational program is meeting the complex and urgent need for ecosystem restoration.

Read more about the Tree Seed Diversity Program:  https://t.co/NtaomEPUyv