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Trees growing in a polyhouse at Burford Tree Nursery

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.

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.

Three ways to buy trees from the GRCA

The annual end-of-season GRCA Tree Sale on Friday, May 11, 2018

  • Usually takes place on the second Friday in May, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. All watershed residents are welcome to purchase trees at this event.
  • Trees that will be available at the sale are based on cancelled orders and nursery stock overruns.  This usually results in a wide variety of native trees and shrubs being available.  Sizes range from small bare root and plug seedlings to potted trees and saplings.
  •  View the event in our GRCA events calendar. 
  • Download the 2018 Tree Order form and list of available trees.

GRCA tree planting services

Landowners with at least two hectares (five acres) of land can get help with planting projects from a GRCA Forestry Specialist. Our Forestry Specialist will:

  • visit your property and help develop a custom planting plan for your property
  • 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.

Order trees from the GRCA

  • Landowners who have at least one hectare (2.5 acres) of land and who are planting their own trees can order them between October 2018 and March 1, 2019. Trees that are ordered will be available for pick up in the spring.

  • Tree planting service

  • Landowners who have at least two hectares (five acres) can opt to use the GRCA's tree planting services (see details below), and can arrange to meet with a GRCA forestry specialist . If you plan to use the GRCA's planting services, please contact the team anytime by email or call 519-621-2761. Planting plans need to be in place before December 1, 2018 for plantings to take place the next spring.

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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