FREDERICTON, NB – Canada’s forests are an integral part of our fight against climate change. Resilient forest ecosystems help preserve biodiversity, protect and conserve our water resources and mitigate the effects of climate change by capturing and storing carbon, resulting in clean and healthy air. …Today, [the] Minister of Natural Resources, announced the launch of the Indigenous Seed Collection Program, which will build the capacity of Indigenous communities to collect seeds from tree species of cultural, spiritual and economic importance to those communities. This program will be delivered through Natural Resources Canada’s National Tree Seed Centre (NTSC), and will advance conservation and planting of various tree species under the 2 Billion Trees program. It will support Indigenous communities as they play a vital role in ensuring that the right tree is planted in the right place.