The Ogoki Wildfire Reforestation Project
Project Overview
3,511,949 trees have been planted between 2024-2026. Planting is complete.
This project is taking place on lands managed by Agoke Development LP., a First Nations-led organization co-owned by Aroland First Nation, Marten Falls First Nation and Eabametoong First Nation.
Ogoki Fire Timeline
In 2023, the Ogoki forest was impacted by two large wildfires totalling 49,949 hectares in size, leaving behind a landscape of destruction. These fires decimated vast sections of the forest, obliterating plant and tree life and disrupting the entire ecosystem. In partnership with the Agoke Development LP, we have worked to restore tree cover—successfully planting over 3.5 million trees to date.
June 12, 2023
Lightning Strikes
After weeks with no rain, a storm rolled into the Ogoki forest, sending down a bolt of lightning that ignited the fire.
June 22, 2023
The Fire Spreads Quickly
Satellite imagery confirms that strong winds pushed the flames northward through the Ogoki Forest. Fueled by dry conditions and intense heat, the fire advanced uncontrollably, leaving a trail of devastation in its path.
June 27, 2023
The Damage
15 days later, the fire was put out by rain. At this point, a total of 49,949 hectares of land had been scorched, devastating an area larger than the city of Montreal.
June 26, 2024
Pilot Project
Almost exactly one year after the fire was extinguished, we launched our pilot project, planting just under 28,000 native trees.
July 2025
Tree Planting Year 2
Using seed sourced from the Ogoki forest, our teams successfully planted 2.2 million trees.
July 2026
Tree Planting Year 3
Our team wraps up tree planting work in the Ogoki forest, planting over 1.2 million additional trees, bringing our final project total to 3,511,949 trees planted.
Fall 2026 to Fall 2031
Growth and Survival Assessments
Two and five years, post-planting, our teams will return to the planting sites to perform growth and survival assessments on the following schedule:
Fall 2026 - Year 2 assessment of trees planted in 2025
Fall 2027 - Year 2 assessment of trees planted in 2026
Fall 2030 - Year 5 assessment of trees planted in 2025
Fall 2031 - Year 5 assessment of trees planted in 2026
Spring 2029
Growth and Survival Assessments
Performing our year 5 assessment of trees planted in 2025, we will assess the rates of survival and growth.
Spring 2031
Growth and Survival Assessments
Performing our year 5 assessment of trees planted in 2026, we will assess the rates of survival and growth.
Integrity Reforestation & the Ogoki Forest
In the News
April 15, 2026
A collaborative effort to restore vital habitat: Restoring the Ogoki Forest
August 15, 2025
Replanting forests after wildfires comes with complex challenges, but there are opportunities in the ashes
Jan 15, 2025
Integrity Reforestation and Agoke Development LP (ADLP) Launch Major Initiative to Restore Wildfire-Impacted Land and Caribou Habitat in Ontario’s Ogoki Forest
Project overview
Contact us
For more information, or to discuss a wildfire reforestation project of your own, please fill out the form below or contact info@integrity-reforestation.com.
