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· Join the WNMF and its partners in some of our events. · Plant a native NL tree near your home · Learn to identify more trees in the neighborhood · Take stock of the trees on your own property - their health, damage by insects or disease, vulnerability to human or natural injury · Think about the influence of forests on your own community · Visit places of forestry interest - natural woodlands, plantations, wood-using industries · Take a walk in the forest and look, listen and observe · Resolve to prevent wildfires and be careful with all fire while in forested areas · Write a letter to the editor about a forestry subject or report · Learn about various career opportunities in forest management or utilization
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How can you participate in National Forest Week? |
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Photo: R. Parsons, CFS |
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Photos: L. Skinner, WNMF |
The Forest in Your Backyard |
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Western Newfoundland Model Forest |
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National Forest Week is an annual event to focus attention on Canada’s forests and help increase public awareness of the importance of forests and the need for careful, sustainable forest management. National Forest Week has been held since the 1920s, when it began as Forest Fire Prevention Week. Since then, its focus has expanded from forest fire prevention to a broader look at many influences that can affect the forest and are affected by it. National Forest Week is an opportunity for Canadians to take stock of how trees and forests affect them. A broad belt of forests covers most of Canada, from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, and from the U.S. boundary north into the Territories. The vast band of trees is an essential part of the environment affecting wildlife, watersheds, people and economic wealth. The forest is a playground for Canadians and foreign visitors and a source of jobs for those who harvest and manufacture its products. Even within most towns and cities, the so-called “urban forest” in yards, along streets and in parks softens the city landscape.
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September 2007 |
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Contact: 709-637-7304 |
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lindaskinner@wnmf.com |
Canada’s Forests: From Sea to Sea |
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National Forest Week |