The Canadian government is embarking on an ambitious plan to plant 2 billion trees over the next 10 years backed by $3.16 billion in federal monies.

Natural Resources Canada (NRC) is accepting proposals for two separate funding programs created to help the forest industry get back on its feet after being knocked down by the coronavirus crisis.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. is hosting its 2017 Annual Conference September 27-29 in Ottawa.