Sponsor Tree Planting
The LaHave Coastal Forest is healing after centuries of heavy use.
From 1930 to 1990, most farming stopped. Former fields began to grow back. Years of grazing had removed native plants and seeds. Spruce, fir, and other short-lived conifers spread across the land. Read more about borealisation and deborealisation.
In its natural state, this forest would have both hardwoods and softwoods. Without seeds, recovery is slow.
We plant the native species that once grew here before colonisation. This helps restore a layered canopy.
In a healthy mixed forest, tall hardwoods grow above shorter conifers. The upper canopy shades and cools the forest. Layers of trees create many habitats, from sunny treetops to shaded understories. Each layer is important for wildlife and a thriving forest.
A multi-story forest is more resistant to wildfire and stores more carbon, helping to fight climate change.
Join us in restoring LaHave’s multi-canopy forests.
Your donation is tax deductible.
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Dedicate a special tree
Plant a tree in honour of children, marriages, and in memory of a loved one.
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Planting
Restoring missing species boosts biodiversity.
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Growing
Our nursery grows out strong trees.
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Sprouting
New trees sprout in LaHave Coastal’s greenhouse.
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Custom One-Time Donation
You can donate by debit or credit card by clicking here:
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Donate by e-transfer
You can donate by e-transfer to accounting@lahavecoastal.ca — Thank you!
People dedicate trees for many reasons: weddings, children, and in memory of loved ones. You can join us in planting this special tree, and you will be able to visit the tree in the LaHave Coastal Forest.
We will ensure that the tree gets established in the forest.
We will also mark the tree with a placard that identifies the species and your chosen dedication text.