Environmental Benefits IMPACT OVER 40 YEARS
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
2023 Impact Report - Jiffy Junk
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3 tree SPECIES JACK PINE, BLACK SPRUCE, & WHITE SPRUCE
Reason for Planting
6,168 GalLons AVOIDED WATER RUNOFF
3 ACRES REPLANTED THIS YEAR
2,000 TREES PLANTED THIS YEAR
Ogoki Wildfire Reforestation Project
The 2023 Canada wildfire season was the worst recorded in the 21st century, burning an estimated 7.8 million hectares of forest. Trees were planted in the Ogoki Forest region of central Ontario to aid recovery efforts. The wildfires across Canada, driven by prolonged dry conditions and exacerbated by climate change factors, rapidly consumed vast stretches of the forest, leading to significant habitat loss and ecological disruption. Hundreds of thousands of animals and insects were killed or displaced, the local rivers and lakes were contaminated by ash and debris, and roughly three billion tons of carbon dioxide were emitted. In addition to helping pull carbon from the atmosphere to improve the climate, planting trees in areas previously affected by wildfires is crucial to restoring ecosystems and supporting food sources and populations. Wildfires often leave behind barren lands, stripping away vegetation that serves as essential habitat for numerous species. By reforesting these areas, native species were reintroduced which are vital for maintaining biodiversity. As the forest matures, the trees will help provide shelter for moose, support berry bushes in the understory for bears, and protect woodland caribou from predation.
Forest Priority index
Planting TIMELINE 06/23/2024 to 06/23/2024
2.58 tons Air Pollution removed
635 metric tons CO2 Avoided/Sequestered
PROJECT PHOTOS