The issues around biodiversity are extremely important. People will have seen the World Wildlife Fund report last year which showed that the world has lost 60% of its biodiversity in just the last 40 years.
Keeping our forests healthy is one of the best ways to protect biodiversity and fight climate change, because they provide habitat for a wide range of species, but they also absorb carbon pollution and protect against erosion and therefore help mitigate floods. That is why we invested $15 million over four years in the 50 Million Tree program that you mentioned. It will benefit communities across Ontario. It builds upon the $1.3-billion historic investment we made in Canada's nature legacy in budget 2018.
We also have committed to 25% marine and terrestrial protection by 2025 and 30% by 2030. We are very, very focused on trying to stem the biodiversity decline and to ensure that we are improving the condition of our natural environment.