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OneCanopy is a reforestation company based in Loveland, Colorado. Established in 2023 by Kevin Brinkman, it is Colorado's first reforestation company, focusing on cultivating native trees and shrubs for the Rocky Mountain region. The plants are used for restoring forests affected by wildfires, drought, and beetle infestations.[1][2] OneCanopy's stated goal is to plant at least one million trees annually over the next five years, helping restore an estimated 10,000 acres of forest across the Rocky Mountain region.[3]
Facilities and Production
[edit]OneCanopy operates from a 34,000-square-foot greenhouse in south Loveland, Colorado, with the capacity to produce over one million seedlings annually. The nursery uses locally harvested ecotypic seeds to grow native species, including Colorado Blue Spruce, Ponderosa Pine, and Lodgepole Pine. This ensures the trees are well-suited to the arid and high-altitude conditions of the Rocky Mountains.[4]
In early 2024, OneCanopy celebrated a milestone, nurturing its millionth tree. Of these one million plants grown, 185,000 have been planted in areas affected by natural disasters such as the Cameron Peak Fire, the East Troublesome Fire, and the High Park Fire.[5]
Partnerships and Projects
[edit]OneCanopy collaborates with various stakeholders, including cities, nonprofits, tribal agencies, and the National Park Service, to provide seedlings for forest restoration. The company also works with organizations like Ecoculture to plant trees in areas of ecological need. Recent projects include planting 1,600 Lodgepole Pines in the burn scar of the East Troublesome Fire.[6]
Seedlings grown by OneCanopy are used for restoring forests, soil conservation, and wildlife habitat improvement. The company also supports food sovereignty initiatives and river recovery efforts in collaboration with its partners.[7]
Community Engagement
[edit]OneCanopy integrates community-focused initiatives into its operations. It offers educational opportunities to promote awareness of native plant conservation and provides skilled workforce training in reforestation and nursery management. The company emphasizes the importance of forest stewardship in restoring ecological balance.[8]
Membership
[edit]The company is a member of the Society for Ecological Restoration and the Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.coloradoan.com/story/money/business/2023/03/22/fort-collins-developer-brinkman-starts-company-to-help-forests-hit-by-wildfire-drought-beetle-kill/70028853007/
- ^ "Reforestation company OneCanopy nurtures millionth tree – BizWest". 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Reforestation company OneCanopy nurtures millionth tree – BizWest". 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Reforestation company OneCanopy nurtures millionth tree – BizWest". 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Lodgepole pines give new life at C Lazy U as part of East Troublesome Fire restoration". November 2023.
- ^ "Lodgepole pines give new life at C Lazy U as part of East Troublesome Fire restoration". November 2023.
- ^ https://www.coloradoan.com/story/money/business/2023/03/22/fort-collins-developer-brinkman-starts-company-to-help-forests-hit-by-wildfire-drought-beetle-kill/70028853007/
- ^ "Planting Native Trees for Wildlife with OneCanopy".
- ^ "Restoration Resource Center Restoration Directory".
- ^ "Member Profile".