trees planted
25,000
hectares restored
Updating
since
2020
Restoring the Acadian forest
In Canada, Ecosia’s reforestation project is located within the Acadian Forest and focuses on restoring its historic diversity in areas that have been degraded by centuries of intensive land use.
Partner
Planting method
Nurseries
Planting season
May-June & September-October
Main threats
Climate change, prolonged drought, logging in neighbouring areas
Wildlife protected
Moose, bears, pollinators
Challenges
Unsustainable forest use, industrial monocultures
Top trees species
Pinus strobus
Thuja occidentalis
Quercus rubra
Acer saccharum
Betula alleghaniensis
Picea rubens
