Strathroy, Ontario - TD Bank Financial Group (TD), in partnership with Tree Canada and the Munsee-Delaware Nation, announced today the planting of Ontario's newest carbon forest, which will see a total of 77,000 fast growing hardwood trees planted on 48 hectares of abandoned farmland on the Munsee-Delaware First Nation land in Southwestern Ontario."This creative partnership will help launch a new enterprise that will train our community to develop and manage carbon forests, creating jobs and a new sustainable industry, which mirrors our environmental values," said Chief Patrick Waddilove of the Munsee-Delaware Nation.Tree planting on Munsee-Delaware Nation land is expected to be completed by August 2010. During their 31 years of growth, the trees are expected to sequester 20,000 tonnes of ... continue reading.

Toronto - On the second anniversary of Premier Dalton McGuinty's historic Far North planning and conservation announcement, intrusive industrial developments are going forward with no plan and no oversight by Ontario's resource management agencies. Five public interest groups are questioning why Ontario government staff are not implementing the Premier's promise to put proper land use planning before development for this vast natural region. Two years ago Ontario promised to create a globally significant interconnected network of conservation lands across the Far North. The announcement was greeted with much fanfare in Canada and around the world. The plan promised to enshrine a new respect for and working relationship with First Nations, including new approaches to resource benefit sharing and a greater ... continue reading.

grandriverca — April 25, 2010 — Third year of the Guelph Rotary Forest tree planting project at Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Families, groups, clubs and individuals volunteer each year on Earth Day to create a 40-hectare forest over 12 years. People of all ages and backgrounds come out for this event. A very special thank you to the Funky Mamas, who performed at this event for use of their song "Breathe in the Air." ... continue reading.

News Release from Ecojustice:Toronto, Nov 5, 2008 - Two major environmental groups released a legal report today highlighting serious flaws in Ontario's antiquated Mining Act that has lead to more than a century of conflict between mining companies, the public and Aboriginal peoples. Prepared by the Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) and Ecojustice (formerly Sierra Legal Defence Fund), the report presents the Ontario government with a clear framework for updating the law and revamping contentious elements of the law. "Today we are presenting remedies that will end a century of needless conflict and finally bring Ontario's Mining Act into the 21st century," said Justin Duncan, lawyer with Ecojustice (formerly Sierra Legal Defence Fund). The report presents a ... continue reading.

Ontario will protect a huge swath of its northern boreal forest in an effort to fight climate change and save polar bears and other threatened species. At least 225,000 square kilometres of the boreal forest - an area 1.5 times the size of the Maritimes - will be set aside for permanent protection, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced today. Read the full article... ... continue reading.

McGuinty Government Supports Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program TORONTO, May 28 /CNW/ - The Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program has reached a major milestone with the stocking of the one millionth Atlantic salmon. Bringing back wild populations of Atlantic salmon to Lake Ontario is one of the largest freshwater conservation projects in North America. Current restoration efforts are focused on three Lake Ontario tributaries - Duffins Creek, Credit River and Cobourg Brook - chosen for their high-quality spawning and nursery habitat and strong community support. Restoring Atlantic salmon will improve Ontario's biodiversity. The program involves over 30 partners and sponsors, including the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Australia's Banrock Station Wines, Liquor Control ... continue reading.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2008 Kingston, Ontario ONTARIO CSA FARM DIRECTORY NOW ONLINE Empowering Consumers with Alternative Food Choices while Helping the Environment  Canadians yearn for healthier food choices but those choices are difficult to find. One alternative food choice is Community Supported Agriculture where local farmers offer a better solution to grocery store produce. The new Ontario CSA Farm Directory is a place for consumers to find information about local farms and the CSA concept. Ontario CSA farmers post their information on this directory, free of charge. Currently with over 60 Ontario CSA farms listed, the directory continues to grow and evolve. The purpose of the directory is to help promote CSA farms and spread the word that ... continue reading.

The Ontario Urban Forest Council (OUFC) is a non-profit group that works to advance the conservation and maintenance of urban forests across Ontario. We also provide technical support for groups addressing urban forestry issues and offer various workshops on a wide range of topics. We work in partnership with all sectors, bringing together professionals, academics, industry, government and the general public in a multi- stakeholder approach to urban forest conservation. ... continue reading.

For politicians, a win-win scenario is rare. Every political issue seems to have its diametrically opposed interests, perpetually lined up for battle and rarely satiated. So when someone suggests a win-win-win scenario, eyebrows and suspicions tend to be raised. The Globe's web-exclusive comment, by Robert Bateman, Farley Mowat and David Suzuki... ... continue reading.

(King City, April 3, 2006) A major new landowner information project, created by 23 conservation and environmental organizations working together to provide co-coordinated conservation services, has been launched in selected areas of the Oak Ridges Moraine. ... continue reading.