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.
Our Impact
What We Do
Forests Canada is a national Canadian charity that conserves, restores, and grows Canada’s forests to sustain life and communities. From collecting high-quality tree seeds and advancing science-based restoration practices, to rebuilding critical forest ecosystems and educating Canada’s future environmental leaders, we support every stage of the forest recovery system, ensuring the places that ground us, inspire us, and connect us to nature remain part of our lives today, and for years to come.
About Us$90+ Million Invested
Invested more than $90 million in Canada’s forested landscapes over the past 12 years.
50+ Million Trees Planted
Supported the planting of over 50 million trees since 2004.
1 Million Hectares of Connected Forests
Contributed to over 1 million hectares of connected forested landscapes.
10,400+ Forest Restoration Projects
Delivered over 10,400 successful forest restoration projects in 10 provinces and growing.
200+ Million Seeds Stored
Collect and manage more than 200 million viable seeds to ensure trees for future projects.
25,000+ Education Participants
Connect with around 25,000 students, parents, educators, and volunteers through our learning programs and resources each year.
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 easier and more affordable.
What's New
Recovering Canada’s Natural Landscapes
Over the last three years, communities across Canada and around the world have been confronting record-breaking wildfires – the scope, scale, and frequency is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. As the damage grows, so does the collective responsibility we all share. Learn more about Forests Canada's recent research, reports, statements and forest recovery projects.
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Help Canada's Forests Thrive
From small seeds to thriving communities, forests are an integral part of our daily lives. Our mission is 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.
Education Programs
Forest Education
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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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.
Website header image: Forests Canada supported restoration in British Columbia with planting partner Cariboo Carbon Solutions Ltd., 2026.