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By Emily Plihal \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter\u00a0 \u00a026\/06\/2024 17:50 Northern Sunrise County is looking for avid outdoor enthusiasts looking to plant more trees to be part of Tree Canada\u2019s new National Greening Program. \u201cIn 2023, an opportunity arose through a partnership with the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) and has evolved significantly since then,\u201d says Environmental Program Coordinator Katie Bartman. \u201cWhile the ALUS program allowed for smaller projects to be executed, the Tree Canada National Greening Program has accelerated the reforestation process considerably.\u201d The purpose of the National Greening Program is to target areas in need of reforestation or afforestation with mass seedling plantings. Last year, according to Tree Canada, over 2 million trees were planted in five regions: British Columbia, the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic. Tree Canada is… <\/p>\n

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By Emily Plihal \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter\u00a0 \u00a026\/06\/2024 17:50 Northern Sunrise County is looking for avid outdoor enthusiasts looking to plant more trees to be part of Tree Canada\u2019s new National Greening Program. \u201cIn 2023, an opportunity arose through a partnership with the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) and has evolved significantly since then,\u201d says Environmental Program Coordinator Katie Bartman. \u201cWhile the ALUS program allowed for smaller projects to be executed, the Tree Canada National Greening Program has accelerated the reforestation process considerably.\u201d The purpose of the National Greening Program is to target areas in need of reforestation or afforestation with mass seedling plantings. Last year, according to Tree Canada, over 2 million trees were planted in five regions: British Columbia, the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic. Tree Canada is... <\/p>\n

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