Natural Resources committee  I can answer that. The cost of a tree varies. I would anticipate that the government would want to maximize its dollars and plant trees that are diverse, and in various areas of the country at the most effective cost, I would assume. From our perspective, we rarely plant thousa

Natural Resources committee  Well, the type of tree that's planted will really depend on where it is planted, I would say.

Natural Resources committee  I think this is Adrina's area of expertise.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you for your question. We look after trees, not only in urban areas, but also in rural areas. We grow seedlings and plant hundreds of thousands of trees per year in those areas. So we make a contribution in terms of mass, in terms of the number of trees.

Natural Resources committee  We plant over 350,000 trees per year and we plan to increase our production. Urban trees are more mature, but they are not necessarily huge. They are mostly seedlings or potted trees that can capture CO2 as soon as they're planted and as they continue to grow.

Natural Resources committee  Again, that depends on the species, but you could go anywhere from a $40 potted stalk to a $1,000 bigger tree.

Natural Resources committee  Do you mean the cost of it? We would be looking at somewhere between $25 to $100 a tree.

Natural Resources committee  I can start to answer that, and maybe Adrina can help out. We have various programs. Some of them are seedling programs. Larger trees tend to follow a bit of an S-curve. Between 10 and 20 years of age, the tree will absorb the most carbon. There is no tracking at this point from

Natural Resources committee  Thank you, Léo. Trees play an essential role in creating positive outcomes in urban settings because they have a direct impact on the quality of life of Canadians. This includes from an environmental perspective. They help reduce the heat island effect; they manage stormwater by