It provides tree-related education, technical assistance and resources to communities, corporations, individuals and non-profit organizations.

[2][3] Tree Canada began in 1992 under the name "The National Community Tree Foundation"[4] and was originally funded by the Canadian Forest Service (CFS), a branch of the government ministry Natural Resources Canada.

[5] In collaboration with CFS, the foundation was tasked with delivering the Canadian governmental program Tree Plan Canada, which provided assistance for tree-planting projects across Canada and also sought to educate the public about the importance of trees in fighting climate change.

[7] Tree Canada has been a principal organizer since the inception of the conference.

[8] In 2007, the Government of Canada ceased funding the organization, prompting it to rebrand as "Tree Canada" as it transitioned to a privately funded charity.