Please join us in welcoming David Love to our Board of Directors. “The Godfather of Good,” as he is affectionately known for his over 50 yrs of environmental stewardship and fundraising, David brings a passion for nature and a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.

Forests Ontario is proud to welcome Dirk Brinkman to our Board of Directors. Co-founder of the Brinkman Group - which has planted 1.75B trees - Dirk is a gifted problem-solver with a passion for finding sustainable solutions to the world’s most complex environmental challenges.

Forests are a critical ally in the fight against climate change. As trees grow, they store carbon in their trunks, branches, leaves and roots. Do you know any other interesting facts about forests and their impact on the environment? Share them below #ForestsAreInOurHands

⁦@Forests_Ontario⁩ CEO ⁦Rob Keen⁩ attended ⁦Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc.⁩ Operators meeting to discuss their and ⁦@OFIA_info⁩ recently released Bridging the Gap report which assesses the forestry sector’s current labour shortage challenges. #ItTakesAForest

Congratulations to our Education Manager, Allison Hands, for receiving the Alternative Field Experience Supervisor’s Award for Excellence at Western Education's Associate Teacher Recognition & Awards event! 🎉

Cellulose, a type of fibre in the cell walls of bark, wood & plants, is found in many everyday items. It forms an LCD screen's polarizing film, helps ping pong balls bounce & makes tablets dissolve quickly. Learn more about the integral role of forest by-products on our website!

300,000 Native trees planted in #Australia 🌱 These trees were planted to restore 95.60 hectares of land in Farmland in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia. Planting trees here will protect, restore, and conserve Australia's forests and related resources🌳🌍

A huge congratulations RVCA for planting more than 7M trees. Thanks for being such a fantastic @Forests_Ontario partner for so many years and working to ensure healthy forests for our future. #ItTakesAForest

Happy National Love A Tree Day! 🌳💚 Today, we appreciate all the beautiful trees that have taken root around us. We would love to see how you celebrate Love a Tree Day, so share your favourite tree pictures! And, if you love trees, sign up for our monthly newsletter TreeLine.

Last week I was the lone 🌲 person on a #Climate panel with some of top scientists & modelers in the 🌎. Two points of 💯 consensus. Our time left for effective #ClimateAction is down to a handful of years. Zero chance for #NetZero without #Forests4Climate. American Forests

Ontario's forestry sector supports 260 communities & over 180,000 jobs. Many family-owned, locally-operated companies have been around for generations & know firsthand the need for thriving & resilient forests. Sustainable forest management helps us get there! #ItTakesAForest

Our Forestry in the Classroom program connects future forest stewards with environmental professionals who deliver hands-on and engaging forest lessons on tree identification, forest careers, invasive species and forest management. Learn more ow.ly/IfmN50Oram8

Join us on Saturday, June 17, from 10 am - 2 pm, in Huntsville, Ontario, for a free Beech Bark Disease Management Field Tour hosted in collaboration between Forests Ontario and Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc.. 🌳 Learn more: ow.ly/Xi6p50Oslo7

International Biodiversity Day is almost here! As a province with abundant biodiversity & a thriving forestry sector, it's imperative we safeguard the resiliency of Ontario's forests to benefit human & planetary well-being, including as habitats for diverse animals & plants!

Yesterday, our team had a terrific post-plant meeting with our planting partners! We appreciate everyone joining in-person and virtually. What a fruitful day, with plenty to discuss and share, so thank you for all your amazing work this planting season!

Thanks for following our series on the benefits of forestry jobs! Given the sector's significant role in Ontario, there's still lots to learn about its economic, social & environmental benefits and why a career in forestry is meaningful & fulfilling. ittakesaforest.ca/resources/

#DYK that you can be eligible for a property tax reduction in Ontario if you have a well-managed forest on your land? Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources administers the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program to support you in the stewardship of your forest! Learn more: ow.ly/7mLo50OXyWB

Excellent support for protecting species at risk and great opportunity for orgs with common goals to work together to enhance overall effectiveness. DYK the #fgca.net and partners across S Ont have been working to recover Butternut for over 20 yrs. treesforlife.ca/news/trees-for…

Nicely done Forests Ontario. Your #TakeRoot program provides a great opportunity for residents to contribute to a city’s forest canopy cover improving overall forest health. Congratulations to you and your Take Root partners @treesforguelph the City of Guelph, Cam Guthrie

When we learn more about how nature works, we can work better with nature and create a better planet for everyone. 🌏 Join us in welcoming woodchopping extraordinaire, Nicole Coenen as we learn about sustainable reforestation! 🌲