Boreal Forest Habitat Restauration

Getting seedlings into the ground takes more logistics than most people expect. Boxes and bags of stock are staged across the site before planting starts, so crews aren't backtracking to resupply mid-row. At Devils Lake, that kind of setup is what let a small team move through a

That tangle of soil around the roots isn't packaging, it's what keeps the seedling alive between the nursery and the ground. Bareroot stock like this has to go in fast, while the root system is still moist and dormant, which is why planting crews work through boxes like these in

Replanting by hand means carrying seedlings across burned ground, then bending down to place each one with care. Multiply that by thousands of times over a season, and it adds up to a forest coming back, one seedling at a time.

In this part of Canada's boreal forest, an insect infestation weakened the trees, and a wildfire finished the job. What looks dead now is actually mid-recovery. Fire is part of the cycle here, since the heat is what opens certain seed cones in the first place. But that natural process

That tool she's holding is called a dibble bar — the standard instrument of tree planting crews across Canada's boreal forests.

One push into the soil opens a pocket just deep enough for a seedling's root plug. Drop it in, firm the ground around it, and you're already looking for

Two bags, hundreds of seedlings, one long day ahead. Tree planting in Canada's boreal zone is its own kind of endurance — open terrain, unpredictable weather, and ground still marked by fire. Planters carry that weight literally, moving plot by plot across landscapes that used to

A seedling in the ground today. A canopy in twenty years. Some things just take time.

The forest was here before. It will be again.

What you see in the background didn't appear by chance — it grew back. Reforestation in Canada means returning trees to land that once held them, restoring what logging and wildfire have taken, and trusting that the work done today will

Keeping an eye on tree growth isn’t just about measuring height. It’s about noticing how the seedling is settling in—how its color changes, how much new growth appears, and whether it’s handling the local conditions as expected.

Here, a newly planted seedling is getting one of the most important parts of early maintenance: water. In Canada, young trees need regular hydration to adapt to the soil, withstand temperature swings, and grow into healthy forest companions.

Throwback to when our local team was out planting trees at our beautiful site in Canada! 🌲

It’s amazing to look back at the hard work and dedication that went into reforesting this incredible landscape. With each tree planted, our team took extra care to ensure the soil was ready,

Our reforestation activities continue. Our group of volunteers and employees continue to plant seedlings that can help make the forest more resilient.

Yes, we are very happy to do what we do, and see the greenery grow in our Boreal forests!

Volunteers are crucial to our initiative, providing the essential support for learning about, planting, and caring for the trees they help bring to life. They are truly the backbone of our project, ensuring its success and growth.

Sustainable management of Canada's boreal forests is crucial for the maintenance of their biodiversity. This approach involves the use and care of forests in a way that preserves their biological, social, and economic values for present and future generations.