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One Million Trees by 2030

Trees play an important role on farms — protecting soil, improving water quality, supporting wildlife and helping communities adapt to a changing climate.

ALUS is working with farmers and partners across Canada to plant one million trees by 2030 through practical, on-farm projects that create healthier landscapes for future generations.

Tree Planting, ALUS Middlesex
Tree Planting, ALUS Middlesex

Why Trees Matter on Farms

Trees and shrubs do more than shape the landscape. They help reduce erosion, filter runoff, provide habitat for wildlife and create natural shelter from wind and extreme weather.

Even small planting projects can make a lasting difference for farms, waterways and local ecosystems.

A National Tree
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From shelterbelts on the Prairies to riparian buffers along waterways, farmers are planting trees to protect the land they steward every day.

Reaching one million trees will take a shared effort. Farmers, communities, funding partners and Canadians all have a role to play in growing healthier ecosystems and creating new acres of nature across Canada.

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Benefits of Planting Trees on Farms

Reduce Soil Erosion

Keep soil in place and protect farmland from wind and water erosion.

Protect Waterways

Stabilize banks and filter runoff, keeping rivers, lakes and streams healthier.

Support Wildlife

Provide food and shelter for birds, pollinators and other species.

Build Climate Resilience

Store carbon, provide shade and help moderate environmental conditions.

Shelter Livestock and Infrastructure

Reduce wind exposure, drifting snow and harsh weather impacts.

Encourage Pollination and Natural Pest Control

Attract pollinators and beneficial insects that support healthy ecosystems.

Tree Planting Projects

Shelterbelts

Including prairie shelterbelts, are rows of trees and shrubs planted to reduce wind erosion and protect crops and livestock.

Buffer Strips

Natural vegetation to help improve water quality and provide wildlife habitat.

Riparian Buffers

Planted along waterways to reduce erosion and protect aquatic ecosystems.

Reforestation and Afforestation

Large-scale planting projects help restore habitat, increase biodiversity and support long-term ecosystem health.

Create new acres of nature

Every tree planted contributes to cleaner water, healthier habitat and stronger ecosystems. Together, farmers and partners are helping restore nature on working farmland across Canada.
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Help Grow One Million Trees

This work is about more than planting trees. It’s about protecting waterways, restoring habitat and building a healthier future for farms, wildlife and communities.

Get invovled, talk to your local ALUS Coordinator or contact Korla Wysocki, our Manager of Partnerships and Policy, at [email protected].

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FAQ

What is reforestation?
Reforestation is the process of planting trees to restore areas where forests or tree cover previously existed.
What is a shelterbelt?
A shelterbelt is a row of trees or shrubs planted to reduce wind erosion and protect farmland.
What is a prairie shelterbelt?
A prairie shelterbelt is a planting of hardy trees and shrubs designed to reduce wind erosion and protect farmland in prairie regions.
What is a riparian buffer?
Riparian buffers are vegetated areas along a waterway that helps improve water quality and reduce erosion.
What is a riparian area?
Riparian areas are the vegetated land alongside rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands that helps improve water quality, reduce erosion and support wildlife habitat.
How do trees prevent soil erosion?
Tree roots help hold soil in place while vegetation reduces the impact of wind and water.
What are the benefits of tree planting on farms?
Tree planting on farms supports biodiversity, creates habitat, improves water quality, strengthens climate resilience and protects working farmland.

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