The Truth about the 50 Million Tree program

This past April the Ontario provincial government cancelled the 50 Million Tree Program. This program was created by the provincial government as a carbon sequestration program. A wonderful side effect of planting so many trees is how this also helps to clean the air and water, protect shorelines and reduce erosion in southern Ontario. Rob Keen, CEO of Forests Ontario, said since 2008 more than 27 million trees have been planted across Ontario through the… Continue reading The Truth about the 50 Million Tree program

Wildlife while tree marking

grouse and turkey eggs

While tree marking near Port Perry, we came across some interesting wildlife observations. 1/ a grouse nest with two wild turkey eggs! and 2/ a substantial midden.

Winter Tree Marking in April

Here we are in a winter wonderland of spring ready to tree mark. Once we warmed up, it was a beautiful day in the Kawartha lakes Forest .