October 17, 2024 Sydney, Nova Scotia Natural Resources Canada
Today, Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, Nova Scotia, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Cape Breton announced a joint investment of more than $1.2 million to plant over 208,000 trees in eastern Cape Breton through the 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program.
- Restoration of ecosystems in areas of eastern Cape Breton that had been deforested.
- The planting of 208,000 trees, along with native plants and shrubs.
- Habitat restoration for diverse flora and fauna in Nova Scotia.
- Increased local capacity to plant and maintain trees thanks to workforce training, mentorship opportunities and student partnerships.
- Increased community knowledge of forest restoration practices that help mitigate floods and other extreme weather events.
The 2BT program helps to clean the air, create jobs and fight climate change while protecting nature. By working together with provinces, territories, local communities, non- and for-profit organizations and Indigenous Peoples, Canada continues to build a strong, healthy and green future for generations to come.
