Gibson Park 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!

100+
Trees Planted

40+
Volunteers

20+
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Interesting Facts About Chris Gibson Park.

Chris Gibson Park contains over 150 vascular plant species
Home to many severely endangered Monarch Butterflies and Butternut Plants
Contains 2 Hectares of forest that is home to the Credit River and Fletchers Creek.
It is a provincially recognized conservation home to over 200 biodiverse species
Has been a preserved space for over 200 years (since 1820s)

Importance of Tree Planting

Three ways we can help:

Trees provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity.
Forests provide jobs to over 1.6 billion people.
Trees absorb harmful carbon from the atmosphere.
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."

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