Trees · Ontario

Credit Valley Conservation Rural Tree Planting Funding

Run by Credit Valley Conservation

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Funding covers up to 100% of planning and planting costs, including native stock, labour, delivery and maintenance
Who qualifies
Owners of properties in the Credit River Watershed of at least 0.8 ha (2 acres), with planting at least 15 m from building foundations.
Where
Rural landowners with 2+ acres in the Credit River Watershed.
Status
Open
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Have CVC plan, plant and maintain native trees and shrubs on your rural property, with funding covering most or all of the cost.

Requirements

  • Minimum order of 500 seedlings or 100 potted trees and shrubs
  • Planting must follow an approved plan developed with CVC staff
  • Plants are not for landscaping within 15 m of buildings (except windbreaks and fence rows)
  • Funding first come, first served; fees payable before planting

The plan or design it asks for

CVC prepares a custom planting plan with the landowner after a free site visit.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Credit Valley Conservation's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Book a free site assessment (summer or fall the year before planting)
  2. 2Agree a custom planting plan
  3. 3CVC plants in spring or fall and monitors survival

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Credit Valley Conservation Rural Tree Planting Funding,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/cvc-full-service-tree-planting

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