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Congratulations 2023 Harold Van Dyke Bursary Recipients

Posted on March 14, 2023April 7, 2023 by Serena Soucy
Congratulations 2023 Harold Van Dyke Bursary Recipients
It was very tough deciding between all the great applications we received for the Harold Van Dyke Bursary this year. Congratulations to our 2023 bursary recipients, Karla Aguilar and Courtney Dair! "Winning this bursary makes me feel that my efforts are being recognized. I have definitely grown a...
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Congratulations 2022 Harold Van Dyke Bursary Recipients

Posted on March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by Serena Soucy
Thank you to all the amazing applicants who applied for the 2022 Harold Van Dyke Bursary. We are thrilled to offer two bursaries this year to two very deserving individuals. Well done Kim Farris-Manning and Jenna DeAbreu! I am so grateful for this support in my return to studies; originally...
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Consideration of Wildlife in Arboriculture Survey

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 by Serena Soucy
A Canadian TREE Fund grantee is examining the relationship between arboriculture practices and wildlife wellbeing through a survey of arborists. Those who partake in the survey will be entered into a draw for a gift card to an arborist supply store. Please consider participating in the anonymous...
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Congratulations 2021 Harold Van Dyke Bursary Recipients

Posted on March 9, 2021March 14, 2022 by Serena Soucy
The Canadian TREE Fund would like to thank everyone who applied to this year's Harold Van Dyke Bursary. This year we are thrilled to offer two bursaries - one to a recipient in Eastern Canada and one to a recipient in Western Canada. Congratulations to Amy Kikuchi and Paulina Kerik! Receiving...
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Grant Recipient Update: Green Venture

Posted on February 14, 2021March 10, 2021 by Serena Soucy
It's always great to hear from our past grant recipients! Green Venture is an environmental non-profit organization based in Hamilton, Ontario and they've been working hard to support native species and increase biodiversity in their area. Check them out on Facebook to see what they're up to!...
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Note of Appreciation to all of those who have made this milestone possible

Posted on January 27, 2021February 14, 2021 by Serena Soucy
Note of Appreciation to all of those who have made this milestone possible
While hard to believe, yes it has been 25 years since the International Society of Arboriculture Canadian Research Trust became official! It was later renamed to what we now know as the Canadian TREE Fund. Back in November 1995, a Trust Agreement was drafted that set out the purpose and...
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Canadian TREE Fund Celebrates 25 Years

Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Serena Soucy
Canadian TREE Fund Celebrates 25 Years
In a year where social norms and regular events have been upended and adjusted to meet new regulations, it is more important than ever that charity organizations stick together and volunteers continue their essential work that benefits many communities. The Canadian TREE Fund's sister...
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Educate the Next Generation with Professor Pricklethorn Tree Care Books

Posted on September 9, 2020March 14, 2022 by Serena Soucy
Educate the Next Generation with Professor Pricklethorn Tree Care Books
The Canadian Tree Fund presents three children's colouring books that educate children from ages 5 to 11 about the value of trees. All proceeds go to The Canadian Tree Fund to support tree research and education. These books feature the zany Professor Pricklethorn, a renowned arbor-fessor who has...
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Decker School Orchard project – Decker, Manitoba

Posted on June 24, 2020November 28, 2020 by Serena Soucy
Decker School Orchard project – Decker, Manitoba
Our Decker School Orchard project goal was to plant 150 fruit trees of different varieties with the help of community members and community equipment that was needed. However, since we only could purchase 10 fruit trees with the grant that we received, we did all the planting with the help of my...
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Can Anti-Fungal Bacteria Protect Young Trees From Fungal Pathogens?

Posted on August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 by Serena Soucy
Can Anti-Fungal Bacteria Protect Young Trees From Fungal Pathogens?
In pine forests, root and butt rot fungi cause significant damage and economic loss. Currently, there are few effective strategies to control these pathogens, especially since application of antifungal chemicals is prohibited in many countries.  I and collaborators Dr. Eugenia Iturritxa and Dr....
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