Siemens Canada, Tree Canada, and Otonabee Conservation enhanced habitat at the Harold Town Conservation Area
Employees from Siemens Canada in Peterborough planted 60 native trees and shrubs at the Harold Town Conservation Area on May 25th in partnership with Tree Canada and Otonabee Conservation.
A variety of native species of trees and shrubs including, white spruce, Eastern white cedar, serviceberry, fragrant sumac and staghorn sumac will increase species diversity and enhance habitat for local wildlife in the area adjacent to the newly expanded parking lot on Old Norwood Road.
“Together, Siemens and Tree Canada have planted over 16,200 trees across Canada since 2012. Siemens is honoured to contribute to the health of the environment in the communities we live and work in. We value a more sustainable future and we’re grateful to work together to help make that happen.”
Ian Almond from Siemens Canada,
For over a decade, Siemens Canada, Tree Canada, and Otonabee Conservation have collaborated to enhance the habitat throughout the Otonabee Region watershed. “We are thrilled to continue working with Tree Canada and Siemens to make habitat enhancements at Harold Town Conservation Area,” said Janette Loveys Smith, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer at Otonabee Conservation.
Tree Canada is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments, in every province across the country. To date, with their community partners and sponsors, they have planted more than 84 million trees. Nurturing urban and rural forestry not only sustains Canada’s proud heritage of biodiversity and natural beauty, but also creates a healthier, more sustainable environment for all.
“The protection of our urban forests is as crucial as ever, and it is through partnerships such as these that we can positively influence the health of urban trees and the health of the communities that rely on them,” said Nicole Hurtubise, CEO of Tree Canada, “Through Otonabee Conservation’s continuing support and Siemens Canada’s ongoing commitment, we can grow better places to live for Canadians.”
For more information, please contact:
Meredith Carter | Manager, Watershed Management Program | Otonabee Conservation
705-745-5791 ext. 223 | mcarter@otonabeeconservation.com
Laura Heidbuechel | Communications Specialist | Siemens Canada
289-952-1600 | laura.heidbuechel@siemens.com
Robert Henri | Director of Communications and Marketing | Tree Canada
613-567-5545 ext. 230 | rhenri@treecanada.ca