Tree Planting Programs
Interested in adding more green to your residential or business property? York Region offers several tree planting programs through partnerships with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF).
Adding trees and shrubs can increase your property’s value and help improve the health of your family, visitors and staff.
Find out which tree-planting program is right for your property.
Forest Planting Program for Large Properties
If you own two or more acres in York Region, we’ll help you plant a forest. Experts will help you every step of the way; from funding assistance to planning, planting and tending your growing forest.
We can help:
- Plant a forest for you and your family
- Connect or enlarge your existing forests
- Plant along riverbanks or ravines
- Establish hedgerows or windbreaks
A forest is a gift that grows for generations. Funding for your forest is available and could cover up to 90 percent of the cost.
Visit growyourlegacy.ca to learn more.
Contact your local conservation authority and start planting your future forest:
Do-it-Yourself Bulk Seedling Program – Plant Your Own Forest on Your Large Lot
If you own two or more acres of land in York Region, you can order 100 or more seedlings to pick up and plant yourself. Seedling prices start at $0.57 each and are available from your local conservation authority at specific times of the year.
Contact your local conservation authority to be put on the tree seedling mailing list.
Find Your Local Conservation Authority
Find your location on the map to see which conservation authority to contact for more information.
Backyard Tree Planting
Trees, Shrubs and Garden Kits
York Region can help you transform your residential backyard or business property with full service and do-it-yourself tree planting programs offered by LEAF.
Also see: Planting beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees that attract bees and butterflies.
Full-Service Backyard Tree Planting
Let us plant a tree for you. The full-service program includes:
- An in-person consultation with an arborist
- A selection of native trees and shrubs to choose from
- Delivery of trees, shrubs and mulch
- Complete planting service
- Tree care guide
Do-It-Yourself Backyard Tree Planting
Get your hands dirty with the do-it-yourself tree planting kit which includes:
- Online workshop and videos
- A 30-minute virtual consultation with an arborist
- A customized selection of native tree and shrub suggestions
- Delivery of trees, shrubs and mulch
- Tree planting and care guide
Native Garden Kits
Brighten your yard with beautiful native garden kits that include:
- Songbird, butterfly, native bee, and shade-thriving kits
- Selection of native shrubs and perennials
- Delivery of plants and mulch
- Sample garden designs
- Planting and care guide
Fall in love with your backyard. Visit the LEAF website or call 1-888-453-6504 for more information.
Tree Planting for Apartments, Condos, Business and Industrial Properties
Let us add some green to your property. Subsidized tree planting programs are available for apartment, condo, business and industrial property owners and managers.
Planting Trees
This program includes:
- A 30-minute virtual consultation with an arborist to start planning
- An on-site consultation with an arborist
- A selection of native trees and shrubs to choose from
- Delivery of trees, shrubs and mulch
- Complete planting service
- Tree care guide
Visit the LEAF website or call 1-888-453-6504 for more information.
Planting a Forest
Do you own two or more acres of property in York Region?
We can help you add trees to your large property through the Grow Your Legacy program. Through this full-service program, we will help you plan for and plant trees, help you tend to your growing forest and arrange funding for up to 90 percent of the cost.
See the Grow Your Legacy tab above to find out more.
