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Trees growing in a polyhouse at Burford Tree Nursery

Trees are an important part of our work to restore the natural environment. Trees and forests protect water quality in our rivers and streams. They provide habitat for birds and animals and they add to the health of our communities by purifying the air.

GRCA tree planting programs for landowners

The GRCA's tree planting programs are aimed at farm and rural landowners who have at least one hectare (2.5 acres) of land.

  • Owners of at least two hectares (five acres) are eligible for help developing a planting plan, planting services and grants to offset the cost of the trees. Contact our forestry specialists by email or by calling 519-621-2761.
  • Owners of at least one hectare (2.5 acres) who want to plant their own trees can can buy trees online, or send us a paper order form. Check out the online tree price list for costs. Tree sales open early in October each year.

Three ways to buy trees

  1. Landowners using the GRCA's tree planting services (See details below) can arrange to meet with one of the GRCA's forestry specialists, with details about this program above. If you are using the GRCA's services, please contact our forestry specialists before December 1 for plantings to take place the next spring.
  2. Landowners planting their own trees can purchase them between October and March each year. Trees that are ordered will be available in the following spring. Check back here October 1, 2017 for details about ths.
  3. The annual GRCA Tree Sale takes place on a Friday in May, 8 a.m. to noon. Watershed residents are welcome to purchase trees at this event. The list of trees available at the sale will be posted on the events calendar a couple of days before the sale takes place. 

GRCA tree planting services

Owners of at least two hectares (five acres) of land can get help with their tree-planting projects.

GRCA forestry specialists will:

  • visit your property and help develop a suitable planting plan
  • identify grants to offset costs
  • arrange for the trees to be planted (if desired)

Grants are available through the Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP). Grant rates vary from county to county and for different types of projects. Check the details on the Landowner grants page.

The forestry specialist will also help you apply for grants from other agencies, such as the Forests Ontario 50 Million Tree program.

Tree planting fact sheets and videos

This page of Landowner resources has fact sheets, videos and other information to help you plan your project and care for your trees.

Community tree groups and planting events

There are community groups dedicated to promoting tree planting in several parts of the Grand River watershed. The GRCA works with these groups to promote tree planting and hold planting events. You can also check our events calendar for tree planting events.

Support our tree planting program

If you would like to support our tree-planting program, you can donate as little as $30 to the Grand River Conservation Foundation. Go to the Foundation section of our website for details.

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