Recently, our team worked in collaboration with the team at the Canadian Centre for Climate Services to dive into this topic. Read here to explore how climate change is reshaping this uniquely Canadian industry—and why these trees matter long after the holidays end.

In August 2025, our team published a policy brief on the climate risks facing Ontario’s Christmas tree industry. The report highlights how rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and increasing pests and diseases are already affecting growers in the province. These trends are comparable to other agricultural sectors, however this report draws attention to how Christmas trees as a crop are notably absent from agricultural and climate policy frameworks. With insights from climate and policy research and conversations with growers, the brief recommends five key action areas: safeguarding cultural heritage, aligning crop insurance policies with tree farming, addressing climate-driven pests and diseases, integrating Christmas tree farms into climate policy, and promoting post-holiday tree recycling as a contribution to sustainability.

Explore how climate change transforms our connection to Christmas trees and cultural traditions. Learn how gender influences these changes, and the potential impact of climate change on women photographers using Christmas tree farms in their work. Discover unique perspectives through photos and reflections. Click to learn more about our research and the stories behind the lens.

Discover how climate change is affecting Christmas tree growers in Southern Ontario. Join us in understanding their experiences, and support the development of tools like an ecological calendar to assist farmers. This study contributes valuable insights to ongoing research, addressing gaps in understanding the impact of climate change on the Christmas tree industry in Ontario. Click to learn more and be part of this important research.