Recent TD Friends of the Environment Foundation poll finds Canadians in
both urban and rural settings value green spaces and demand more
actions to protect them
TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2013 /CNW/ - According to a recently released TD
Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) survey, conducted by
Ipsos Reid, approximately two-thirds (68%) of Canadians are concerned
about the loss of green space in their community.
With a loss of these beloved spaces potentially on the horizon,
Canadians indicate that they, themselves, and their community could
take a more proactive role in improving their community. In fact,
three in four (73%) agree that they can personally do more to
contribute to a greener community, while nine in ten (85%) believe that
the community should take on more responsibility to green their
communities.
"Although many Canadians are concerned about the loss of green spaces in
their communities, we know that many are looking for ways to make a
difference," said Mary Desjardins, Executive Director, TD FEF. "TD's
flagship volunteer program - TD Tree Days - offers Canadians a fun,
easy way to give back. We invite those who want to lend a hand in
growing the green spaces in their community to join us this Fall as we
plant 45,000 trees nationwide."
Get Involved!
Over the last three years, thousands of TD Tree Days volunteers - from
Brownies to bankers - have planted over 80,000 trees in urban
environments across Canada.
Throughout September and early October, volunteers will plant another
45,000 trees at more than 140 events coast to coast.
To sign up for a TD Tree Days planting, visit tdtreedays.com.
TD Tree Days is part of TD Forests, which works to grow North American forest areas and encourage
responsible paper use. Key elements of the program include TD Green
Streets and a major conservation initiative through which TD works with
the Nature Conservancy of Canada and The Nature Conservancy in the U.S.
to help protect critical North American forest habitat.
Additional survey findings:
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Two in three Canadians cite local parks (64%) and provincial/national
parks (63%) as being 'very important' to them and their family.
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A majority stress that trails for biking or walking (56%), local school
yards (51%), and other green spaces in their community (52%) are 'very
important' to them and their family.
About TD Friends of the Environment Foundation:
Since 1990, TD FEF has provided more than $60 million in funding to more
than 21,000 environmental projects across Canada. In 2012, TD FEF
provided more than $4.8 million in support of over 1,000 projects.
Thousands of donors give to TD FEF on a monthly basis and TD Bank Group
contributes in excess of $1 million annually. TD also covers the
management costs of running TD FEF, which guarantees 100 per cent of
every dollar donated, goes directly to funding environmental projects
and programs. For more information on how to donate, visit www.tdfef.com.
SOURCE: TD Bank Group
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