Interlake Wildfire Restoration

Interlake Wildfire Restoration

Reforestation Project and Memorial Trees in Manitoba

Sympathy Gifts That Live Forever

The Opaskwayak Cree Nation will plant trees on the traditional territories of the Opaskwayak people in the Manitoban boreal forest in the Interlake Region. The native jack pines will be planted in an area ravaged by wildfires that swept through the area in 2021. When the fire hit, the area was void of a viable seed source. The restoration work will provide forest benefits for future generations of Opaskwayak People and Canadians, improve watershed function, increase habitat for wildlife, and sequester carbon.

Trees Available

100,000

Jack pine and Black Spruce.

Our Impact

On The Planet

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PROVIDE WATER 

More than 50% of U.S. drinking water comes from forests. Trees pull water out from the ground and release it back into the rivers and lakes. 

CLEAN AIR 

Trees have been dubbed the “lungs of the Earth” because they absorb pollutants and filter contaminants in the air. 

CREATE OXYGEN 

One large tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen for up to 4 people, while 2 ac. of forest provides enough for 500+ people each year. 

IMPROVE SOIL 

Trees break down organic matter then release nutrients back into the soil, which counteracts plants that take these nutrients out of the soil. 

PREVENT DISASTERS 

Tree root systems absorb water and stabilize soil, which help prevent erosion, flooding, and other natural disasters from happening. 

HELP WILDLIFE 

Trees are essential to wildlife and ecosystems. They provide food, protection, and homes for many birds and mammals. 

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