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Mast Reforestation, formerly DroneSeed, is ramping up the supply of native seeds needed for reforestation after record wildfires in the U.S. West.

By Judith Segaloff You never know who you’re going to sit next to at an OurCrowd Global Investor Summit cafe table at breakfast time. In my case, it was Cameron Jones, co-founder and COO of Flash Forest, named at the World Economic Forum in Davos as one of the top 11 startups of the year.

It’s full-blown high-tech on exhibit—from green hydrogen to digital avatars to 3D shopping and lamb chops that look, smell and taste real.

The generative AI boom and sustained attention to climate technology were key characteristics of Wednesday’s massive investor summit.

From a heroic water rescue to saving bees and protecting people from mosquito-borne illness, locals have been busy making the world a better place.

Flash Forest, a drone reforestation company, has been testing drones that can shoot seed pods into the ground which will germinate after a rainfall.

With promises to rejuvenate forests from the air, tree-planting start-ups are looking to supplement shovels and long days of labour with swarms of seed-bearing aerial drones. A growing target: B.C.'s burnt forests.

Companies are looking to supplement shovels and long days of labour with swarms of seed-bearing aerial drones. A growing target: B.C.'s burnt forests.

A Mississauga-based startup with ties to the University of Toronto Mississauga has received a federal contract under the 2 Billion Trees program to help boost reforestation efforts in areas devastated by wildfire while also combatting the effects of climate change.

Our forests are a vital part of our wildlife and communities, with tree planting at the forefront of reforestation efforts. The Government of Canada is