Governments of Canada and Yukon Announce Joint Investment to Plant Fire-Resilient Trees as Part of Canada's 2 Billion Trees Program
By replacing flammable conifers with fire-resistant deciduous trees in key locations, the Yukon is reducing wildfire risk for communities.
- By replacing flammable conifers with fire-resistant deciduous trees in key locations, the Yukon is reducing wildfire risk for communities.
- Today's $1.1-million joint investment, in collaboration with the Yukon Government, will help us plant 400,000 trees as part of Canada's 2 Billion Trees program.
- "The 2 Billion Trees program is an important partnership with the Government of Canada, helping the Yukon take action on climate adaptation.
- Work on finalizing additional agreements with provinces and territories to plant more trees across Canada is well underway.