CAMPAIGN: Protecting Canada's Forests (2023)

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...

Forestry in Saskatchewan? Polytechnic Working on Sustainability-Focused Innovation

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is trailblazing the forestry industry with advanced research techniques and dynamic projects with community partners. For many, Saskatchewan brings to mind never-ending fields of wheat and canola. In contrast, it’s actually home to a significant foresting industry. Though not often associated together, over half of the province is covered in forest, about 34...