Community Trees Matter Network Toolkit
Trees matter! For this reason (and many more listed below), we have compiled a variety of information, resources, ideas and wisdom to help protect and preserve more trees. Please join us!
If you have something you would like to see included here, please share it with us. Every action counts, no matter how small. Individually we can be stewards, collectively, we can harness the power of our integrated networks and greatly accelerate the change we want to see.
Why We Love Trees
Trees offer a multitude of benefits that many of us take for granted. Scientists are discovering that trees are far more sophisticated and valuable as a living resource than we ever imagined.
Tree Planting, Care, & Preservation
A recent study stated that planting trees (and preventing deforestation) is by far the best way to help mitigate climate change. Both new and mature trees require some care and attention. Learn what is required for trees to survive and thrive at all stages of their lives.
Standing Up For Trees
Want to know what you can do to protect and preserve trees? Here are some straightforward ways and resources to make a difference in your neighbourhood, including sample letters to write, how to approach local media and municipal authorities, resources, neighbourhood associations and groups, and handy email addresses for sending letters.
The Rights of Trees, Woodlands and Forests Toolkit
The University of Sussex, UK has created a comprehensive guide to delivering rights-based protection for trees, woodlands and forests. Read more here
Trees More Valuable Standing
If in doubt as to the value of every tree left standing, please take a moment to watch and share this informative 6-minute video made by the Halifax parks department: A Tree for All Trades. This film makes clear the fact that large, mature trees are exponentially more…
Save the Garry Oaks And Tree Canopy on Lynnfield Crescent
The historic Garry Oaks on Lynnfield Crescent are more than just trees; they are living monuments to our shared heritage and an essential part of the urban canopy that enriches our community. These majestic oaks, some which have stood for over two centuries, not only…
Trees Matter Shareable Graphics
Trees are among the hardest working members of our world community. Every day, 24 hours a day, they provide a huge host of incredible services that they receive little thanks or recognition for. Frances Litman created these graphics to visually show some of the many attributes of trees. Please feel free to share these graphics in support of the trees in your neighbourhood.
