Protect our Trees – Protect Nature Challenge
We all need healthy forests: They are the lungs of our planet.
Only on planet Earth can you find a life form that
- produces oxygen
- absorbs carbon
- slows floodwaters
- stabilizes land
- provides habitat for wildlife
- shelters you peacefully on a hot summer’s day
You can help.
- Plant native trees in your yard or connect with a local organization looking for volunteers to plant trees in your community.
- Reduce wood product waste by going paperless with your utilities and other bills.
- Donate time or money to organizations that help conserve forests here in Canada and around the world.
Find tree-planting projects near you with Tree Canada.
Embracing the power of nature to tackle climate change
Canada’s Climate Plan strengthens nature and climate benefits by capturing carbon to reduce overall emissions, supporting Nature’s resilience, and improving the quality of Canadians’ lives. Planting trees, conserving and restoring ecosystems, and improving management of lands and waters alongside Indigenous peoples, communities, organizations, and the private sector will benefit both the environment and society.
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Embracing the power of nature to tackle climate change
- Planting 2 billion trees
- Protecting lands and waters
- Establishing Indigenous Protected Areas
- Conserving and restoring ecosystems
By taking these steps, we grow these benefits:
- Removes toxins from air
- Captures and stores CO2
- Reduces impacts of extreme weather
- Supports human health and well-being
- Protects biodiversity
- Creates jobs
- Strengthens cultural identity
- Encourages recreation and tourism
- Increases access to natural spaces
Let’s do this together
Share these challenges with your friends and family and show us what you are doing by tagging us in your social media messages and by using the hashtag #ProtectNature.
We’re on Instagram @canenvironment, Facebook @EnvironmentandClimateChange and Twitter @environmentca.
Need inspiration?
Check out our list of challenges to help protect nature.