Red Deer selected for national tree-planting initiative

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“Each tree planted is a promise of a greener future – of cleaner air, cooler cities and healthier neighbourhoods,” says Mark Cullen, expert gardener and past chair, Trees for Life board. “Together we can create thriving green spaces in the communities where Canadians live, work, and play.”

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About the ‘tree effect,’ according to Trees for Life:

The Tree Effect: How Healthy Urban Tree Canopies Benefit Communities Trees deliver powerful benefits, including:

• Nature’s Natural “Air Conditioning”: Shade from the urban tree canopy helps combat extreme heat, cooling the air by up to several degrees. It can also reduce air conditioning usage. 

• Supporting Mental & Physical Health: Trees filter pollutants to improve air quality (key for those with asthma and other respiratory conditions). Plus, time spent in nature reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, improves mood and encourages physical activity. 

• Climate Action: Experts agree tree planting is one of the most scalable, affordable and effective nature-based solutions to tackle climate change. 

• Water management: Established trees help prevent shoreline erosion, filter pollutants to protect waterways and absorb stormwater to reduce flooding risks.

• Biodiversity: Trees create habitats to support wildlife

More information about Red Deer’s event, and how you can volunteer, will be shared on the ReThink Red Deer Facebook page once details are finalized.