What's being touted as the largest reforestation project ever in the Northwest Territories is set to take root this Saturday.
Officials with the Tlicho government announced an opening ceremony for the Tlicho Tree Planting Initiative on July 12 at 9 a.m. will take place at the Russell Lake spiritual gathering area. The goal is to plant 1.4 million locally seeded trees in 2025 SA国际影视传媒� with the long term goal of planting 13 million trees in six years.
" This project is an effort to push back against the effects of climate change and is focused to supporting regeneration of the land and restoration of habitat for Caribou and all people and animals that use the land," said program development officer Paul Cressman. " In response to worsening wildfires and shrinking forests, this project will accelerate natural regeneration, protect wildlife, and strengthen Tlicho ties to the land. It will also create local job opportunities and career pathways in reforestation and land stewardship.
"The Tlicho Government is working with experienced forest industry partners this year, to gain experience and building local knowledge and capacity."
Drum dancing and an opening prayer to bless the land will be a part of the ceremonies.
Funding for the project stems from the federal government's "2 Billion Trees" program and from Tree Canada.
