Welcome To Our Aurora Timbers

Everyone knows that as a forest grows, trees absorb and store carbon. But as trees age they become susceptible to natural disturbances such as fire, pest outbreaks and disease that can release CO2 and other GHGs back into the atmosphere. Though these disturbances are normal in the forest, they are becoming more frequent and severe as a result of climate change, turning our forests from climate change assets into liabilities.[10][11] That’s where sustainable forest management comes in. When we manage our forests through carefully planned harvesting and replanting, we remove the decay and debris that can accelerate these natural disturbances and, because younger trees absorb carbon faster than mature ones, strengthen our forests capacity to store carbon for another generation.

And this need has never been greater. Natural Resources Canada has said that the rate of projected climate change is expected to be 10 to 100 times faster than the ability of trees to migrate naturally.[12] By regenerating our forests with trees that are better adapted to warming temperatures and changing climate conditions, we’re working with nature to help our forests adapt to a changing climate and strengthen this critical carbon sink.