2023 analysis reveals that progress towards halting #deforestation is possible, but it needs to happen everywhere. 🌎 Take a look at some of our top takeaways from 2023 #TreeCoverLoss data.   More here: gfw.global/4cVViNF

"Nature-based solutions are approaches that reverse ecosystem degradation and address societal challenges while also benefitting human well-being and #biodiversity." 🌱 Learn about the infographic👇🌿 Via World Resources Institute

In Ottawa, the "greenbelt" comprises the rural townships that were amalgamated with the city years ago - a huge geographic area and an overlooked resource for the city to ensure natural systems (wetlands and forests) are protected - and protect the urban area from flooding.

Nature based solutions for Ottawa should ideally include preserving, protecting and elevating the importance of natural systems in the rural areas of the city - forests, woodlands, trees, wetlands, shoreline buffers - all "natural assets"

💧Wetlands are often referred to as the 'kidneys of the planet' because of their vital role in filtering and purifying water. But their importance doesn't stop there. 🌱Wetlands play an important role to support and sustain life on Earth. #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

Marshes and swamps across the Greenbelt Foundation are still hard at work! By holding and slowing releasing waters from yet another major rainfall event they reduce the risks & impacts of flooding. Wetlands in the greater urban ecosystem are an essential asset for our cities. Conservation Ontario

Planting trees on marginal land or idle fields provides windbreaks and shade, reduces erosion, filters drinking water and improves soil health - all for just pennies a tree. Learn more and book a site visit: rvca.ca/media-releases…

Do you own farmland where you are establishing or conserving a: 🌱Grassland 🪷Wetland, or 💧Riparian area? Apply to the #NatureSmartClimateReadiness intake today! Eligible projects can receive up to $40,000 in cost-share funding. Learn more: bit.ly/NatureSmart2024 #OntAg

BINGO! Have some fun outdoors this summer by getting to know your local trees and their leaves. Spend some time improving your tree identification skills by learning common leaf characteristics with our LEAFO BINGO! Now available in English and French. 🍁🍃🍂

American goldfinches thrive in semi-wooded areas such as field margins and roadsides with trees - like the living snow fence program recently piloted by the City of Ottawa! (great video!)

#Forests are more than their trees 🌳 Check out this flyer to learn about the essential contributions of #wildlife and #biodiversity to human well-being and healthy forests. USAID CIFOR-ICRAF | #TreesPeoplePlanet

Municipal drinking water protection begins at the source, such as lakes, rivers, and aquifers. Learn how to protect our drinking water sources: bit.ly/45n5sn6?utm_so… #SourceWaterON #DrinkingWaterSources #WaterWednesdays

The impact of trees is present in our everyday lives. They purify the air we breath & water we drink, provide habitat for wildlife, cool our homes & cities, provide food for humans, animals & plants, and more. Every part of a tree is important & plays a vital role in our lives.

Fall migration is here and our volunteer patrollers are on the move to help save birds from glass collisions all across Ottawa. Unfortunately, these birds won’t complete their migratory journey. All of them were found by one patroller in the same day. 💔

Fall migration has started early and FLAP volunteers are already finding injured birds. Since August 4th , there have been 67 bird collisions reported in the GTA on the Global Bird Collision Mapper. 33 of these birds were found by one patroller in Markham in a single day.

Tree planting initiatives are successful when the right tree is planted in the right place for the right purpose. 🌳🌳 Check out CIFOR-ICRAF's Principles for Successful Tree Planting: 👉: bit.ly/3y7vRbI #Trees4Resilience #TreePlanting

Music at the Farm! Please join us for an afternoon of music in a lovely rural setting in Kars, Ontario.

Check out our article in PEN!

In our newest edition, Rural Woodlands Ottawa writes about Ottawa’s forests, with a call for more efforts to conserve trees in the city’s rural areas “for the love of forests.” Read here: pen-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/july-aug-202… Subscribe! pen-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe #ottawa #ottawanews #forest #subscribe

Planting windbreaks, shelterbelts and living snow fences help many species - birds, animals and insects! #saveourwoodlands 🌲🌳