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About Us

Forests Canada is a national charity working to conserve, restore, and grow Canada’s forests to sustain life and communities.

Our Vision & Mission

While the impact of our work is rooted in tree planting, it doesn’t start or end there. From the annual collection of millions of viable tree seeds ensuring a reliable and consistent future supply, to supporting local jobs and economies through our restoration and stewardship programs, we work with a trusted network of partners to ensure the long-term health and resiliency of our forests today, and for future generations.

Our Vision

Diverse, resilient, thriving forests today and for future generations.

Our Mission

Together, we conserve, restore, and grow Canada’s forests to sustain life and communities.

Our Values

How we work is defined by our values. Our values represent the foundation for how we interact with each other, our partners, our supporters, and the planet. When you support us, you support the future of our forests. This is our promise.

Stewardship

Working together to implement nature-based, knowledge-driven solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change for the health and wellbeing of people and planet.

Credibility

Leading with transparency and bringing high-quality practices into our work.

Diversity and Inclusivity

Building teams and programs that reflect shared knowledge and values.

Community

Bringing together people and partners who believe resilient, healthy forests are part of vibrant, healthy communities.

Impact

Delivering meaningful work that contributes today and to future generations.

Our Team

Meet the experts behind the work of Forests Canada. Driven by impact, passion, and collaboration, we are a dedicated team of staff, suppliers, and Board of Directors working hard to increase forest cover, improve forest health, and inspire more people to build a connection with our forests.

Our Impact

What We've Done

From seed to survival to sustainability, we have proudly built the infrastructure and network needed to deliver forest restoration solutions that connect people, landscapes, and purpose to grow resilient forests, healthy communities, and sustainable economies.

Governance

Annual Reports

Our annual report and financial statements are published each year to showcase relevant and critical information that celebrates the work we have achieved together.

Get Involved

Support Canada’s Forests

Trees and forests are an integral and interwoven part of our daily lives. As a national charity, 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 with a donation to Forests Canada.