WHEREAS Canada’s forests are a valuable, renewable resource that contribute to our economy and the livelihoods of our communities; and
WHEREAS Canada’s forests play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, clean air and water and wildlife habitat whilst being an important aspect of climate change mitigation efforts; and
WHEREAS Collingwood and its citizens rely on the surrounding forests for livelihood, health, and recreation; and
WHEREAS This annual one-week campaign with the theme of “Two-Eyed Seeing: Welcoming all knowledge to sustain our forests” will be celebrated across Canada by individuals and organizations.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Yvonne Hamlin, Mayor of the Town of Collingwood,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM September 22nd to 28th as “National Forest Week” in the Town of Collingwood.
Dated this 22nd day of September 2024.