[CANUFNET] National Tree Day/Journée nationale de l'arbre

Mon Feb 21 11:40:00 EST 2011

This is great news Mike! 

While I agree that a Saturday or Sunday would be ideal, particularly for encouraging student participation in various community events, having a distinctive National Tree Day as part of National Forest Week (whether it's on Wednesday or the weekend) shows the recognition we want for Urban Forestry at the national level.

Thanks,
Adrina

Adrina Bardekjian, MFC, PhD candidate
Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University
Teaching Development Graduate Assistant
Canadian Urban Forest Network, Ontario Representative
www.adrina.ca

On 2011-02-19, at 2:08 PM, Jeremy Gye wrote:

> I support Brian on this point—a weekend day to celebrate trees during the national planting window would be ideal.  Having said that, it would be sad to lose any ground on the gains Mike and others have made in securing recognition of the urban forest as a key part of Canada’s broader forest resource.  So, I suggest we have our cake and eat it too: celebrate Arbour Day on its own day and celebrate the urban forest more broadly as part of National Forest Week.
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> Respectfully,
> Jeremy Gye
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> From: canufnet-bounces at list.web.net [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Fisher, Brian
> Sent: February-18-11 9:44 AM
> To: Mike Rosen
> Cc: Canadian Urban Forest Network
> Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] National Tree Day/Journée nationale de l'arbre
> Importance: High
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> While I believe that we need a Canadian Arbour Day  or National Tree Day; I think it needs to be stand alone -probably Saturday or Sunday to enable maximum participation by communities.
> I suggest the 1st Sunday in October or last in September which fits within the planting window for most of the country.
> I believe that plunking a day into midweek in National Forest Week will severely reduce the impact of such an event. 
> National Forest Week celebrates our great National Forests and their contributions.
> Tree Day or Arbour Day needs to focus on Urban forestry and the contribution of trees to the liveability of communities.
> We should probably seek a resolution at the Urban forestry Conference. 
> The "Tree Day" needs to be Community driven.
> Thanks,
> Brian Fisher B.A.
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> Certified Arborist - R.P.Biologist
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> From: Mike Rosen [mailto:mrosen at treecanada.ca] 
> Sent: 2011, February 18 6:48 AM
> Subject: National Tree Day/Journée nationale de l'arbre 
> Importance: High
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> Canada Needs a  National Tree Day!
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> In November 2010, MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orléans) introduced a Motion (M-575) to name the Wednesday of National Forest Week as  National Tree Day. This year, the day will be on September 21, 2011.
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> National Tree Day will be a day of action when Canadians will celebrate through planting and other activities, the great things that trees give us. There will also be educational activities that will help us learn how trees help make Canada the great, green nation it is today.  It will also be a time for awareness – a chance for us to reflect on how protecting trees adds so much to our lives.
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> It’s important for us to make sure that our trees, things which many Canadians take for granted, receive their due. I am asking you, as an individual or as a representative of your organization, to raise the profile of trees by supporting Mr. Galipeau’s very worthwhile initiative.  
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> The second hour of debate on motion M-575 is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 1, 2011.
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> We all know Canadians love trees. Now is the time to show it.
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> Contact your MP and send him or her a message that you love trees, and that they need to vote in favour of Motion M-575 to recognize National Tree Day.
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> Show your support on our Facebook page and Twitter and spread the word to others by forwarding this message.
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> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Tree Canada at tcf at treecanada.ca
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> Thank you !
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> Le Canada a besoin d’une journée nationale de l’arbre!
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> En novembre 2010, le député Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orléans) a présenté une motion (M-575) pour que le mercredi de chaque Semaine nationale de l’arbre et des forêts soit proclamé la Journée nationale de l’arbre. Cette année, cette journée sera le 21 septembre 2011.
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> La Journée nationale de l’arbre sera un jour d’action dans le cadre duquel les Canadiens célébreront, en plantant des arbres et en réalisant d’autres activités, les grands bienfaits fournis par les arbres. Il y aura également des activités éducatives qui nous aideront à mieux comprendre comment les arbres contribuent à faire du Canada la magnifique nation verte que nous apprécions aujourd’hui. Cette journée permettra aussi de sensibiliser les gens et de réfléchir à l’importance de protéger les arbres pour améliorer notre vie.
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> Nous devons tous faire un effort pour nous assurer que les arbres – quelque chose que nous prenons trop souvent pour acquis – reçoivent l’appréciation qui leur est due. Je vous demande, en tant que particulier ou représentant de votre organisme, de mieux faire connaître l’importance des arbres en appuyant l’excellente initiative de M. Galipeau.
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> La deuxième heure de débat pour la motion M-575 doit se dérouler le mardi 1er mars 2011.
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> Nous savons que les Canadiens aiment leurs arbres. C’est le temps de le prouver!
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> Communiquez avec votre député pour lui faire savoir que vous aimez les arbres et que vous avez besoin qu’il ou elle vote en faveur de la motion M-575 afin de reconnaître la Journée nationale de l’arbre.
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> Montrez votre appui sur notre page Facebook et sur Twitter, et passez le mot en envoyant ce message à d’autres personnes.
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> N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous à tcf at treecanada.ca si vous avez des questions.
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> Merci!
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> Michael Rosen, R.P.F.
> President/Président
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