Programs

Interested in planting trees on your property? Our planting and stewardship programs make increasing forest cover easier and more affordable by significantly reducing the costs tree planting (minimum 500+) on private property.

As part of Forests Canada’s planting network, you will also have the opportunity to connect with other planting partners to share and gather insights and experience that will help advance restoration projects across the country.

Collecting tree seeds, tracking their development, and compiling information about tree seed availability, location, type and quantity are vital components in strengthening tree planting infrastructure.

It Takes a Forest is an initiative in partnership with local communities and organizations with a common goal of providing the public with fact-based information on the role of our forests as one of Canada's most sustainable resources.

Our Take Root program is a community-powered initiative, providing residents access to low- or no-cost native trees for their homes and neighbourhoods.

The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (the Decade) is dedicated to the protection, conservation, and revitalization of ecosystems worldwide.

Academic competition and hands-on learning experiences for grades 9-12.

In-class and/or virtual presentations and learning tools for grades 4-12.

Focus on Forests is Forests Canada’s collection of free educational resources. Providing lesson plans, study guides, activities, fact sheets, presentations, and more to help teachers bring forestry to the classroom and take learning outdoors.