TORONTO – In an effort to restore the natural beauty and support species conservation in provincial parks impacted by extreme weather events, invasive species, tree loss due to insects and disease, or shoreline erosion, national charity Forests Canada and Ontario Parks have worked together to plant 12,000 native trees and shrubs across nine provincial parks. “Forests Canada is proud to lead the restoration efforts and promote the long-term health of these incredible spaces,” Jess Kaknevicius, CEO, Forests Canada, says. “We approach our forest recovery work in a systematic way – considering every stage from seed collection and seedling production to planting and long-term survival, and we are honoured to put our knowledge, experience and network of partners to work benefitting Ontario’s provincial parks.” This past fall and spring, 4,500 potted trees and shrubs of 39 different native species were planted in targeted areas…