The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is providing tree seedlings free of charge to community groups, youth groups and service organizations throughout the province this summer to support tree planting projects and events.
Tree planting events present a great opportunity to encourage public participation in forest related activities, raise awareness about the value of the province’s forest resources and help reduce the impacts associated with climate change.
The department donates approximately 100,000 tree seedlings annually to community-based organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Seedlings consist of high quality Black Spruce, White Spruce and Larch produced at the Provincial Tree Nursery located at the Center of Agriculture and Forestry Development in Wooddale.
In addition, the department will be donating seedlings to the Nunatsiavut Government, Innu Nation, NunatuKavut Community Council and the Canadian Junior Rangers program to support tree planting initiatives throughout Labrador.
Source : GOV.NL.CA