Today is National Tree Day, and the Provincial Government is demonstrating its support for sustainable forest management and forest protection by launching the new Newfoundland and Labrador Active Wildfire Dashboard, which provides residents with important information related to forest fires in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The new dashboard provides information about active wildfires, size and location of fires, fire suppression activities, and more. Similar dashboards are being used across the country in various jurisdictions, and the public and professionals alike are finding the tool helpful.
National Tree Day is a part of National Forest Week, which is proudly celebrated during the third week in September. This special day provides an opportunity for Canadians to celebrate the many benefits provided by our forests, and to reflect on how trees positively impact our daily lives.
In addition to the dashboard launch, the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is holding a tree seedling giveaway. Spruce tree seedlings grown at the Provincial Tree Nursery at Wooddale will be available free-of-charge to families, individuals, schools and community groups at specific district offices. A list of participating offices can be found in the backgrounder below. Please note, there is a limited number of seedlings available, and interested people will be offered an appropriate number of seedlings for their group.
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“The Provincial Government is working hard to ensure that the forests of Newfoundland and Labrador continue to be protected and prioritized. We felt that National Tree Day was an ideal opportunity to launch the new Newfoundland and Labrador Active Wildfire Dashboard. This exciting application is expected to benefit individuals with an interest in forestry, but it will also provide the public with practical information about forest fires and how we may address and prevent them in our beautiful province.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
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Learn more
Newfoundland and Labrador Active Wildfire Dashboard
Tree Canada – National Tree Day
Canadian Institute of Forestry – National Forest Week 2023
Participation in National Forest Week 2023
Forest management district offices
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BACKGROUNDER
Forest Management District Offices Participating in the Seedling Giveaway
The following forest management district offices will be participating in the seedling giveaway.
- Bay d’Espoir
- Bishop’s Falls
- Clarenville
- Gambo (Gander included)
- Lewisporte
- Paddy’s Pond
- Pasadena
- Port Saunders
- Roddickton
- Springdale
- George’s