Biodiversity is key to healthy and resilient new urban forests. FCF aims to create biodiverse forests in the National Capital Region. In 2023 alone, we planted 95 species of trees, native shrubs, and forbs, with the most planted tree being the silver maple. See how you can help support local biodiversity by going to the link below. #givingtuesday #newforest #planttrees […]
Support tree care and maintenance today!
Did you know that tree care and maintenance after planting are equally if not more important than the planting itself? We include this work in our “planting trees with a plan” model of afforestation. By donating to FCF, your gift will support the planting, care and maintenance of new urban forests. By providing critical stewardship to newly planted trees, more […]
Help us plant and grow new urban forests in the National Capital Region!
FCF has been planting and growing new urban forests since 2021. In 2023, we planted 1,565 native trees – a 29% increase from 2022! In 2024, we have plans to do even more: plant more native trees and build more tiny forests using the Miyawaki Method of afforestation! See how you can help afforest your community by going to the […]
You can support local afforestation!
FCF is a registered charity whose mission is to mitigate the effects of climate change by planting urban forests. Why give to create new forests? All proceeds will be used to plant trees in the National Capital Region and help Ottawa/Gatineau become more climate resilient while using nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change. All planting projects will be on public […]
Mid-June 2023 Week in Review
After a spring with record-breaking heat, orange smoky skies, and some planting activities, we find ourselves very busy and motivated. It turns out that the bulk of the effort with urban afforestation is the extensive prep work and ongoing maintenance that occurs ahead of and after the few hours of a tree-planting event. What other activities is our organization doing? […]