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Canada’s forests are the subject of much discussion

From how forests are impacted by climate pressures to the policies and programs affecting our environment. The Canadian Tree Nursery Association continually monitors the trends, changes and data that affect our sector and our ability to support forest restoration.

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Winter 2025 Newsletter

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, it's impossible to ignore the challenges wildfires continue to pose across Canada. Millions of hectares of forest have been lost, and communities are feeling the weight of environmental, economic, and ecological uncertainty. Yet, within this crisis lies a profound responsibility and a unique opportunity for our sector.

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Hiver 2025 Infolettre

Les forêts du Canada sont à un tournant. Suite aux récents changements apportés au programme fédéral Deux Milliards d'Arbres, beaucoup dans notre secteur sont clairement préoccupés par l'avenir du reboisement à grande échelle. Malgré l'incertitude, lacommunauté de pépinières continue de nourrirl'espoir.

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Federal Tree Planting Deserves Major Project Status Not Cuts

(Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 4, 2025) The Canadian Tree Nursery Association-Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF), which represents over 95% of the nation's forest restoration seedling producers, expresses profound disappointment following the recent federal government decision to cancel the balance of the Two Billion Trees (2BT) Program.

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La Plantation d'Arbres Fédéraux Mérite un Statut de Projet Majeur et Non des Coupures

(Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, 4 novembre 2025) La Canadian Tree Nursery Association-Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF), qui représente plus de 95% des producteurs de plants de restauration forestière du pays, exprime sa profonde déception à la suite de la récente décision du gouvernement fédéral d'annuler le reste du programme Two Billion Trees (2BT).

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Wildfire Restoration Seedling Demand 2023-2025

Over 6.8B seedlings needed to restore just 15% of forests destroyed in 2025, 2024 & 2023 wildfires - Canadian Tree Nursery Association-Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF) calls for immediate government action.

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Summer 2025 CTNA Newsletter

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, it's impossible to ignore the challenges wildfires continue to pose across Canada. Millions of hectares of forest have been lost, and communities are feeling the weight of environmental, economic, and ecological uncertainty. Yet, within this crisis lies a profound responsibility and a unique opportunity for our sector.

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Infolettre CTNA-ACPF 15 Juillet 2025

Alors que nous arrivons à la mi-2025, il est impossible d’ignorer les défis que les incendies de forêt continuent de poser partout au Canada. Des millions d’hectares de forêt ont été perdus et les communautés ressentent le poids de l’incertitude environnementale, économique et écologique. Pourtant, au cœur de cette crise se trouvent une responsabilité importante et une occasion unique pour notre secteur.

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CTNA Ashes to Action, A Call for Post-Wildfire Restoration

May 2025 is just over, and wildfires have already burned over 283,618 hectares of land across Canada. By mid-May 2025, around 100 wildfires were active, primarily in Manitoba and Ontario, two major fires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan alone accounted for over half of the area burned by early May. In 2023 and 2024, wildfires destroyed over 22.3 million hectares—nearly 7% of our forested land in two years. Now is the critical moment to initiate restoration efforts that can rejuvenate both our environment and economy.

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CTNA Des cendres à l'action : Un appel à la restauration après les incendies de forêt

Mai 2025 achève, et les incendies de forêt ont déjà brûlé plus de 283 618 hectares de terres à travers le Canada. À la mi-mai 2025, une centaine d'incendies de forêt étaient actifs, principalement au Manitoba et en Ontario, deux incendies majeurs au Manitoba et en Saskatchewan représentant à eux seuls plus de la moitié de la superficie brûlée au début du mois de mai. En 2023 et 2024, les incendies de forêt ont détruit plus de 22,3 millions d'hectares, soit près de 7% de nos terres forestières en deux ans. Le moment est venu d'entamer des efforts de restauration susceptibles de rajeunir à la fois notre environnement et notre économie.

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2025-05-05 CTNA Newsletter EN Print

The following is an update regarding the activities of the Canadian Tree Nursery Association. Our efforts over the last five months have been dedicated to enhancing the Association's visibility, expanding our membership base, and engaging with governmental representatives to address the following issues:

EXTEND THE 2 BILLION TREE PROJECT BEYOND THE YEAR 2031
ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLED NURSERY WORKERS

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2025-05-05 CTNA Newsletter FR Print

Ce qui suit est une mise à jour des activités de l'Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières. Nos efforts au cours des cinq derniers mois ont été consacrés à l'amélioration de la visibilité de l'Association, l'élargissement de notre base de membres et la mobilisation des représentants gouvernementaux pour résoudre les problèmes suivants :

  • PROLONGER LE PROJET 2 MILLIARDS D’ARBRES AU-DELÀ DE L’ANNÉE 2031

  • AMÉLIORER LE DÉVELOPPEMENT DES TRAVAILLEURS DE PÉPINIÈRE QUALIFIÉS

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2025-01-30 CTNA Newsletter EN Print

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, your connection to the people, progress, and purpose driving Canada’s thriving tree nursery sector. At the Canadian Tree Nursery Association/Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF), we proudly represent Canada’s tree nurseries—key players in growing over 95% of the nation’s tree seedlings. These seedlings are more than just trees. They are a commitment to our forests, economy, and communities, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

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2025-01-30 CTNA Newsletter FR Print

Bienvenue à la dernière édition de notre infolettre, votre lien avec les gens, le progrès et l'objectif qui anime le secteur florissant des pépinières forestières au Canada. Chez la Canadian Tree Nursery Association/Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF), nous représentons fièrement les pépinières forestières du Canada, des acteurs clés dans la croissance de plus de 95% des semis du pays. Ces semis sont plus que des arbres. Ils sont un engagement envers nos forêts, notre économie et nos communautés, assurant un avenir durable pour les générations à venir.

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2025-01-29 CTNA-ACPF Economic Analysis Release

The Canadian Tree Nursery Association-Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF) released a new report, "The Economic Value of Canada’s Tree Nursery Sector," at the Western Forest Contractors Association (WFCA) conference, held in Victoria, BC. Conducted by Green Analytics, this analysis is the first of its kind, detailing the sector's economic contributions from the annual production of 726 million seedlings.

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2025-01-29 CTNA-ACPF Economic Analysis Release FRCA

La Canadian Tree Nursery Association-Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF) a publié un nouveau rapport, "La Valeur Économique du Secteur Canadien des Pépinières Forestières", à la conférence de la Western Forest Contractors Association (WFCA), tenue à Victoria, C.-B. Réalisée par Green Analytics, cette analyse est la première du genre, détaillant les contributions économiques du secteur grâce à la production annuelle de 726 millions de semis.

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October 29th 2025 Newsletter

Today, during the Atlantic Forest Nursery conference, the Canadian Tree Nursery Association-Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF) unveiled alarming new data on Canada's forest restoration challenge following recent wildfires. Executive Director Rob Keen stated, “We need over 5.3 billion seedlings to begin restoring only 15% of our forests destroyed by 2023 and 2024 wildfires. Action on this is urgently required by our Prime Minister, Premiers, and Forest Ministers.”

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CBC The House Podcast: The real dirt on the Liberals’ two-billion-tree pledge

Canada’s plan to plant two billion trees has hit serious challenges. A new CBC report looks at why the program is struggling to meet its goals, how funding and logistics are affecting progress, and what experts say needs to change. The story also explores the role of Indigenous knowledge and long term forest stewardship in shaping a more effective path forward.

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New Canadian Tree Nursery Association Accelerates Forestry Restoration Efforts and National 2 Billion Tree Program

The Canadian Tree Nursery Association/Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF) launched today, bringing together all major growers of tree seedlings dedicated to forest restoration initiatives across Canada. The new trade association (based in Huntsville, ON) representing 50 nurseries and over 90% of current Canadian tree seedling production, aims to increase production, enhance collaboration, drive innovation and promote sustainable practices in the tree nursery sector. CTNA-ACPF was unveiled at the 2023 Atlantic Nursery Conference.

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