Why was the RCC formed?
Read about the origin of the RCC, who it is for and its intentions to connect and support Canada's tree planting and forest restoration community.
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About Us
What is the Reforest Canada Collective?
In tree planting and forest restoration projects, stock sourcing, site preparation, planting, and maintenance are not isolated steps, but parts of an interconnected system that constantly communicates and functions as a whole.
The Reforest Canada Collective (RCC) is a platform that connects Canada’s tree planting and forest restoration community for knowledge sharing and collaboration. Our goal is to improve the scale and quality of tree planting projects nationwide. Through sharing best practices, building and sharing capacity, and promoting open dialogue, we aim to foster a community that is as dynamic as the forest ecosystems we seek to create and nurture.
What can the Reforest Canada Collective help with?
Planning a project
New to tree planting? Learn how to plan a tree planting project from start to stewardship.
Find implementation-focused resources
Searching for practical information on how to approach your project? Explore our growing hub of planting resources
Connecting with peers and partners
Looking for input, inspiration or support? Find upcoming events on project implementation or reach out to co-organize an event with the RCC.
Photo by Forests Canada, September 2024.
2BT Project Implementation Support
Have you heard about the 2 Billion Trees program?
The Government of Canada's 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program provides financial support to tree planting organizations, funding up to 100% of project costs for Indigenous applicants and up to 50% for all others.
Featured Resources
Check out go-to resources used by tree planters and forest restoration practitioners across Canada.
VideoWebinar Session 2: Forest Recovery Strategies After Wildfire in Canada
Recording of Webinar Session 2: Forest Recovery Strategies After Wildfire in Canada, February 5 2025
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VideoWebinar Session 1: Forest Recovery Strategies After Wildfire in Canada
Recording of Webinar Session 1: Forest Recovery Strategies After Wildfire in Canada, January 29, 2025
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VideoIntro to Reforest Canada Collective - January 15, 2025
Recording of the live event "Intro to Reforest Canada Collective", January 15, 2025
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ArticleRCC Article | Why the Reforest Canada Collective Was Formed
Read more about the origin of the RCC, who it is for and its intentions to connect and support Canada's tree planting and forest restoration community.
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Upcoming Events
Take part in the conversations shaping the implementation of tree planting and forest restoration in Canada.
Feb 18, 2025
We Grow Together: RCC Community Building Gathering
Reforest Canada Collective
Mar 4, 2025
2025 CLRA National & Alberta Conference and Annual General Meetings (AGM)
Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association
Aug 4, 2025
Northern Hardwoods Conference 2025
Northern Hardwoods Research Institute
You might be wondering...
The Reforest Canada Collective is funded by the Government of Canada’s 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program. The RCC management team works closely with the 2BT team to identify capacity and resource gaps highlighted by 2BT recipients. However, the RCC is independent from the Government of Canada in its initiatives.
The RCC is managed by Forests Canada staff with the generous voluntary support and input from its the contributing organizations of its working group.
No, the RCC does not directly provide funding. We do curate and create resources and host events to help organizations understand their funding options and identify the best opportunities for their objectives.
The RCC team is not involved in the official review or award process of 2BT funding agreements. Applications for 2BT funding must be submitted directly through the Government of Canada’s official 2BT application portal.
The Reforest Canada Collective is open to discussing partnerships to support our goal of increasing the scale and quality of tree planting and forest restoration projects nationwide.
Contact our team at: hello@reforestcollective.ca
