NORTH GRENVILLE, ON – North Grenville’s Council has declared March 21, 2022, International Day of Forests for the Municipality of North Grenville, as proclaimed by the United Nations.  Forests play a critical role in the world’s ecosystem given their role in filtering the air around us, keeping water clean as well as helping to mitigate against climate change by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.

United Nation’s International days are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.

President Carl Doucette expressed on behalf of  the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation (FFCC) Board and members our sympathy to the family and friends of Nadene Grattan, former FFCC Board member and President who passed away on February 19, 2022. In honour of her memory and service a tree will be planted in her name.

The Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation (FFCC) Board virtually held its annual election for executive officers on February 3, 2022. Board executives re-elected were Carl Doucette (Secretary), Wes Herring (Vice President) and Andre Rancourt (Treasurer). Carl Doucette previously on December 27, 2021 had his term as President extended for another year.