We need healthy forests. They are the lungs of our planet. Planting trees to restore the forest is an important nature-based solution because forests:

• produce oxygen
• absorb carbon, which reduces greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere
• support biodiversity
• improve water quality and regulate precipitation, evaporation, and water flows
• slow floodwaters, stabilize land and prevent erosion
• provide shade and cools the surrounding environment (especially helpful for reducing heat island effect in urban areas)

You can help by:

• planting native trees in your yard and connecting with a local organizations looking for volunteers to plant trees in your community
• reducing wood product wasted
• donating time or money to organizations that help conserve forests in Canada and around the world