National Forest Week - September 21 to 27, 2025

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 Stony Plain and its citizens rely on the surrounding forests for livelihood, health, and recreation; and

WHEREAS this annual one-week campaign with the theme of “Roots of Resilience: From Seed to Canopy” will be celebrated across Canada by individuals and organizations.

THEREFORE, I, Mayor William Choy of the Town of Stony Plain, do hereby proclaim September 21 to 27, 2025, as “National Forest Week.”

Dated this 21st day of September, 2025.