Nicola Watershed
Reforestation Project and Memorial Trees in British Columbia
Sympathy Gifts That Live Forever
The Nicola Watershed Restoration Project is largely focused on the restoration of wildfire impacted forests of the Nicola Watershed, riparian habitat within the Nicola Valley, and other ecosystem restoration priorities within Nlaka'pamux Traditional Territory. In 2021, British Columbia experienced some of its worst natural disasters since the fires of 2017. The Lytton fire made headlines throughout the world after record breaking heat and a spark resulted in a fire that destroyed the town in minutes. This fire spread east and burned an extensive proportion of the Nicola Valley Watershed. Near the fire’s southern boundary it spread across the Nicola Valley and burned a significant portion of several Indian reserves.
Trees Available
150,000
Douglas Fir, White spruce, Lodgepole pine, Ponderosa pine, Western larch, Quaking aspen
PROVIDE WATER
More than 50% of U.S. drinking water comes from forests. Trees pull water out from the ground and release it back into the rivers and lakes.
CLEAN AIR
Trees have been dubbed the “lungs of the Earth” because they absorb pollutants and filter contaminants in the air.
CREATE OXYGEN
One large tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen for up to 4 people, while 2 ac. of forest provides enough for 500+ people each year.
IMPROVE SOIL
Trees break down organic matter then release nutrients back into the soil, which counteracts plants that take these nutrients out of the soil.
PREVENT DISASTERS
Tree root systems absorb water and stabilize soil, which help prevent erosion, flooding, and other natural disasters from happening.
HELP WILDLIFE
Trees are essential to wildlife and ecosystems. They provide food, protection, and homes for many birds and mammals.