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Tree planting is an important and rewarding activity that improves the natural environment now and for future generations.
Not only do trees provide services like protecting soil and crops, they also buffer rivers and streams from pollutants, create habitat for birds and animals and provide communities with clean air.
1. Order trees to plant yourself (landowners with more than 1 hectare) |
Landowners residing in the Grand River watershed (opens an online map) with more than 1 hectare (2.5 acres) of land are eligible to order trees. Tree orders can be reserved starting in the beginning of October through to the end of March. Trees pick-ups occur every spring starting approximately the 3rd week of April until the 2nd Wednesday in May (depending on seasonal weather conditions).
The minimum order size shall be 200 seedlings or 20 saplings and/or potted stock. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00, must accompany each order, otherwise the order will not be processed.
View the tree/shrub availability list (opens the tree availability list). Orders can be submitted online (opens the online order submission form). |
2. Our private land tree planting program (landowners with more than 2 hectares) |
Landowners interested in a large-scale tree planting project and who have at least two hectares (five acres) of land may be eligible for a site visit with a GRCA Forestry Specialist. A site visit with a Forestry Specialist includes:
Program information
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3. The annual end-of-season tree sale (open to everyone) |
On the second Friday in May, we hold an end-of-season tree sale. All watershed residents (opens an online map) are welcome to purchase trees at this tree sale. First come first served. Trees sold at the sale are based on surplus stock leftover from tree planting season, due to cancelled orders, stock overruns, etc. It usually results in a variety of seedlings, saplings, and potted stock of both deciduous trees, shrubs, and conifers being available.
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4. Make a donation to plant a tree through the Grand River Conservation Foundation |
If you are interested in supporting tree planting but don’t have the ability or space to plant trees yourself, you can donate as little as $30 to the Grand River Conservation Foundation to support tree planting initiatives on GRCA lands. You can even donate a tree in memory of a loved one or for 'green' gift giving. Go to the Foundation section of our website for details and information. |
The Stewardship resources webpage has fact sheets, videos and other information to help you plan your project and care for your trees.