Ottawa's Last Old-Growth Forest

Ottawa’s last old-growth forest, tucked away in Hampton Park, is a century-old sanctuary of towering trees and layered ecosystems—now being revitalized by volunteers planting native species to boost resilience ahead of the park’s 100th anniversary. As the city’s tree canopy shrinks and climate pressures mount, this mature forest stands as a vital carbon sink and natural climate buffer, proving that protecting established urban green spaces is far more impactful than planting individual street trees—yet Ottawa lacks a clear timeline to meet its canopy goals, raising alarms about the true commitment to urban nature. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57f3ec062a9a3db9