Protecting Canada’s Forests

Who Knew? Canada’s Logging Industry Is a Major CO2 Emissions Source

New research shows that Canada’s logging sector is a major source of greenhouse emissions, challenging the myth of sustainable forestry.   According to the 2024 Logging Emissions Update from Nature Canada, Nature Québec, and the Natural Resources Defense Council, logging in Canada released 147 megatonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide in 2022 — one fifth of...

Boosting Biodiversity: How We Measure Success on Reforested Sites 

Forests Ontario measures biodiversity on newly planted sites using proxies like tree species, landscape connectivity, and indicator species. Biodiversity contributes to the resilience and integrity of ecosystems by supporting soil formation, climate regulation, and air quality regulation – ensuring that ecosystems can adapt to changes and stresses.  Typically, biodiversity can be measured by the number...

Sustaining Our Forests Through Two-Eyed Seeing 

Canadians are invited to participate in National Forest Week — a one-week campaign led by the Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) — from September 22-28, 2024.  The 2024 National Forest Week theme “Two-Eyed Seeing: Welcoming all knowledge to sustain our forests” is a powerful perspective braiding traditional knowledge with western...

How Outdoor Recreation Is Essential for Canada’s Forest

Our forests are burning at an unprecedented rate, and so developing a relationship to our natural spaces is more important than ever. Spending time outdoors strengthens people-nature connection and increases the likelihood of private and civic sustainability actions. Non-motorized outdoor activities are one of our country’s greatest assets in connecting Canadians to nature. Breathing the...

Q&A With Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson

Paul Zizka Q&A

Mediaplanet spoke with Canadian landscape and adventure photographer Paul Zizka on his passion for photography and the importance of protecting Canada’s natural beauty and forests.

From Seed to Healthy, Resilient Forest

Creating and restoring healthy forests requires the right seed, from the right source, planted in the right place. National Forest Week provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the many integral ways healthy forests enrich our daily lives. At Forests Ontario, we’ve worked hard to build strong relationships with a comprehensive network of experienced...

Canadian Forests Are Crucial to Supporting Biological Diversity

Canadians are invited to participate in National Forest Week from September 17-23, 2023, a one-week campaign led by the CIF-IFC. This year, National Forest Week (NFW) is taking place from September 17-23, 2023, under the theme “Canada’s Forests: Supporting Biological Diversity.” Biodiversity is defined as: “the variability of life (plants, animals, bacteria, etc.) found in...

Conservation Authorities: Partners for the Future of Ontario’s Forests

Deforestation across Canada is happening at an accelerated pace. Land development requires a balance between growth pressures and environmental concerns. Imbalance can lead to significant consequences, including decreased air and water quality and increased risk of flooding in our communities. Conservation Ontario, and the 36 conservation authorities across the province it represents, is working to...

75+ Years of Excellence: Atlantic Packaging’s Tree-Free Paper Production

Atlantic is a shining example of how a company can thrive while prioritizing sustainability. Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. is setting a commendable example in the corporate world by making significant investments in Canada toward reducing carbon footprints, both for the company itself and its customers.  One way Atlantic achieves this is through the production of...