10,000 Trees For The Rouge Valley

13 Dolan Drive
Palgrave, ON
L7E 0E1
http://www.10000trees.com

Profile

Our group, 10,000 Trees for the Rouge, is an all-volunteer group dedicated to restoring wildlife habitat in the Rouge Park by planting native trees and shrubs. The plant material is carefully selected to provide both food and shelter opportunities for wildlife. As those of you who have planted with us before will know, we also install nesting snags to encourage the early return of bird species such as tree swallows, wrens, and the eastern bluebird. To help this along, we provide downed woody debris that, during decomposition, attracts insect species that are a food source for returning birds.

Environmental Commitment

The Rouge Park is one of the world's largest natural parks in an urban and agricultural setting. Restoration of damaged ecosystems within the park is a priority. Unprecedented public support spurred the creation of Rouge Park, and continued support will be needed as the park begins the long process of ecological healing. Working with park managers, volunteers will play a key role in creating a healthier future for the Rouge by planting new forests and meadows and restoring habitats for fish, birds and other living things while introducing park visitors to nature close to the city.

Social Commitment

Formed in 1989 as an offshoot of Save the Rouge Valley and the Rouge Valley Foundation, 10,000 Trees now runs as an independent all-volunteer group, linked with the Rouge Valley Foundation. Our group is constantly growing and is recognized as one of the best tree-planting groups in Canada.

Our legacy is hands-on education and stewardship.

Through our work, we hope a legacy of preservation will continue to grow for years to come. We are very proud to have introduced thousands of people to the joys of turning empty fields into growing forests. Our volunteer groups learn practical skills – and people of all ages dig right in and realize they can do something for the land, wildlife and people in our city.

With your assistance, we have now planted 140,000 native trees and shrubs and restored approximately 145 acres back to natural cover.

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Resources > Green Living/Sustainable Living > Liveable Cities & Communities
Resources > Green Living/Sustainable Living > Forestry & Silviculture
Resources > Forestry & Silviculture
Resources > Energy, Climate Change & Your Carbon Footprint
Resources > Ecosystems, Wildlife & Biodiversity > Research & Academia (Education) > Associations, Organizations & Networks
Resources > Ecosystems, Wildlife & Biodiversity > Research & Academia (Education)
Resources > Ecosystems, Wildlife & Biodiversity
Resources > Civil Society*** > Nature & Biodiversity
Resources > Civil Society*** > Energy & Climate Change

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