October 23, 2016
Celebrate National Tree Day Sept. 21
Sept. 21, 2016 marks the sixth annual National Tree Day and celebrations are scheduled across the province and country to recognize the importance of trees and a healthy environment.
Spearheaded by Tree Canada, National Tree Day was officially created in March of 2011 when a private members bill motioned by MP Royal Galipeau received Royal Assent in the House of Commons.
Held on the Wednesday of National Forests Week each year, the event is designed to raise awareness about the many benefits trees offer; clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand, etc.
“Trees provide many benefits, creating healthier, more sustainable, and more beautiful communities,” Tree Canada explains on their website. “Here are just a few of the benefits of trees: trees provide food for people and animals (fruit, berries, and nuts); trees capture carbon and become carbon ‘sinks’ which reduce the greenhouse effect; trees’ root systems help prevent soil erosion, which prevents water pollution; properties with trees are generally valued higher in the real estate market; trees provide employment in the forestry field: foresters, arborists, lumber, research, tree workers, etc.; trees provide shade in the summer, which saves on air conditioning costs; conifers insulate homes in the winter, reducing heating costs; trees shade asphalt, making streets and parking lots cooler and extending the life of the asphalt; trees planted in fields shield against wind and snow and help protect crops; trees beautify the landscape and block out unattractive views; trees provide shelter for wildlife; and trees provide health benefits, such as stress reduction, and speed the healing process.
For more information, and to find a local National Tree Day event, visit nationaltreeday.ca.
Spearheaded by Tree Canada, National Tree Day was officially created in March of 2011 when a private members bill motioned by MP Royal Galipeau received Royal Assent in the House of Commons.
Held on the Wednesday of National Forests Week each year, the event is designed to raise awareness about the many benefits trees offer; clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand, etc.
“Trees provide many benefits, creating healthier, more sustainable, and more beautiful communities,” Tree Canada explains on their website. “Here are just a few of the benefits of trees: trees provide food for people and animals (fruit, berries, and nuts); trees capture carbon and become carbon ‘sinks’ which reduce the greenhouse effect; trees’ root systems help prevent soil erosion, which prevents water pollution; properties with trees are generally valued higher in the real estate market; trees provide employment in the forestry field: foresters, arborists, lumber, research, tree workers, etc.; trees provide shade in the summer, which saves on air conditioning costs; conifers insulate homes in the winter, reducing heating costs; trees shade asphalt, making streets and parking lots cooler and extending the life of the asphalt; trees planted in fields shield against wind and snow and help protect crops; trees beautify the landscape and block out unattractive views; trees provide shelter for wildlife; and trees provide health benefits, such as stress reduction, and speed the healing process.
For more information, and to find a local National Tree Day event, visit nationaltreeday.ca.