Nature, climate, faith, and Indigenous groups from across Canada are urging Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to adopt measures in the 2 Billion Trees Program that would increase accessibility and support for biodiversity.
Since it began in 2021, the 2 Billion Trees program’s high minimum tree-planting requirements have prevented the participation of smaller local organizations who have “shovel-ready” and “shovel-worthy” projects. Consequently, uptake of the program is currently being dominated by larger organizations and plantations, many of which have been impermanent monocultures, which will be harvested again in the future.
