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Managing the invasive Norway Maple problem

The Ontario Invasive Plant Council, in conjunction with the City of Toronto and York Region, has developed this very informative document about best management practices for Norway Maple. The resource can be downloaded through their website at the following link: www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/invasive-plants/species/norway-maple/ Excerpts: “In recent years, awareness of its invasive potential has increased, and many municipalities and some nurseries no longer… READ MORE »Managing the invasive Norway Maple problem

The history of roadside tree planting in Ontario – Part 1

Maple Leaves Forever is proud to present this series of posts detailing the history of roadside tree planting in Ontario, researched and written by Terry Schwan, R.P.F. The full essay will be released in its entirety in Fall 2021. Terry Schwan is a semi-retired forest consultant. Born in Hanover, he served as District Forester in Guelph for the Ministry of… READ MORE »The history of roadside tree planting in Ontario – Part 1

Spring is Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) caterpillar season

The Invasive Species Centre has a wealth of informative fact sheets and papers on their website at https://invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species/invasive-species-resources/ We wanted to share these fact sheets about the Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar/LDD moth, formerly known as European Gypsy Moth) and management practices, since May and June are when we see those spongy moth caterpillars on maples and other trees. Species… READ MORE »Spring is Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) caterpillar season

Sweet Spring – Maple tapping and syrup production

A Spring Message from our Executive Director, Deb Pella Keen This spring’s cooler start is keeping maple syrup flowing through sugar bushes and keeping producers across Ontario happy.  The colder nights and warmer days have created the perfect conditions for making maple syrup – welcome news following last spring’s unusually warm temperatures, which impacted overall production.   This time of year… READ MORE »Sweet Spring – Maple tapping and syrup production

Get to know our Staff – Allison Hands

MLF: When did you start working with Maple Leaves Forever, and what is your role? AH: I started working with MLF partway through 2019, helping out with administering the Thank You Rebate program. I work remotely out of Guelph. MLF: Maple Leaves Forever has a team of part-time employees – most of us have other jobs. What other roles/jobs do… READ MORE »Get to know our Staff – Allison Hands

Ken Jewett and Maple Leaves Forever Celebrate 20 Years of Advocating for the Native Canadian Maple Tree

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The Ontario Woodlot Association featured Maple Leaves Forever in their quarterly publication, the Woodlander, last month. Excerpt: “Ken Jewett, Ontario’s champion of the Canadian maple, celebrated his 90th birthday last month. His Birthday fell on National Tree Day in Canada, a happy coincidence considering Ken’s longstanding commitment to Canadian trees. Over 20 years ago, Ken realized that the distinctive Native… READ MORE »Ken Jewett and Maple Leaves Forever Celebrate 20 Years of Advocating for the Native Canadian Maple Tree

Q&A for Potential Nursery Partners this week!

Maple Leaves Forever’s Nursery Partner Program offers nurseries and customers a special incentive to sell, purchase and plant Native Canadian Maple Trees. We will promote your nursery as part of our program, and your customers can access our 25% Rebate on purchases of eligible maple trees (restrictions apply). View Rebate Details here. You can review our Nursery Partner Requirements here… READ MORE »Q&A for Potential Nursery Partners this week!

Winter Update from our Executive Director, Deb Pella Keen

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I hope this finds you well and enjoying some recharge time at the end of a unique and challenging year. At Maple Leaves Forever, 2020 was a very successful year as we continued to provide support to those programs that are important to our mandate.  This year we supported the planting of almost 1400 Native Canadian maples along roadways and… READ MORE »Winter Update from our Executive Director, Deb Pella Keen