October 2023 Tree Planting
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October 2023
In collaboration with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), HNP hosted our first tree-planting event at Chris Gibson Park, Brampton. Our team successfully planted 100+ trees consisting of Hackberry, Red maple, White Birth, Smooth Rose, and Nine-bark tree species. Thank you so much to our 40+ volunteers who came out and sponsors who supported our events, and a special thank you for Credit Valley Conservation for collaborating with us and an additonal thank you to Lights of All for sponsoring our event!
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Interesting Facts About Chris Gibson Park.
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Chris Gibson Park contains over 150 vascular plant species
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Home to many severely endangered Monarch Butterflies and Butternut Plants
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Contains 2 Hectares of forest that is home to the Credit River and Fletchers Creek.
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It is a provincially recognized conservation home to over 200 biodiverse species
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Has been a preserved space for over 200 years (since 1820s)
Importance of Tree Planting
Three ways we can help:
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Trees provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity.
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Forests provide jobs to over 1.6 billion people.
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Trees absorb harmful carbon from the atmosphere.
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Trees are key ingredients in 25% of all medicines.
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What is CVC?
Here's what they had to say: "At Credit Valley Conservation(CVC), we create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We lead the protection, restoration and enhancement of our local natural environment and inspire a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping us connected, healthy and happy."