A big financial boost for tree planting in the province.
A combined over $71 million from the federal and provincial governments, for over 52 million climate-resilient trees to be planted on public land, that’s the equivalent of planting over 60 trees for each resident of New Brunswick.
It’ll ensure the right type of trees are planted in the right places, for the province’s forests to thrive in a changing climate.
“Partnering with provinces and territories plays a critical role in the sustainable management of our forests and tackling the dual crisis of climate change and biodiversity loss,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
Almost $300, 000 in funding will also be allocated to the New Brunswick Environmental Network and $33, 000 dollars for the Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance.
