Trees · Ontario

London Tree Canopy Conservation Program

Run by City of London

PausedLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to $1,000 per tree, maximum $5,000 per property (most awards expected to be under $1,000)
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
London residents or property owners with a tree at least 40 cm in diameter at breast height.
Where
Residents and property owners in the City of London.
Status
Paused. 2026 applications closed.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Have a qualified arborist prune, cable, brace or otherwise care for a large mature tree on your property and get part of the cost reimbursed.

Requirements

  • Work must be done by a qualified arborist (utility arborists do not qualify)
  • Eligible work: cabling, bracing, propping, pruning dead or broken limbs, structural pruning, veteran-tree pruning, integrated pest management, soil and root care
  • Quote must be less than six months old
  • No retroactive work, work started before approval, or work required by a City Order
  • Work on oaks only November to March (oak wilt)

How to apply

  1. 1Submit an application with an arborist's quote when applications are open
  2. 2City staff review and may visit or ask for photos
  3. 3Schedule the work once approved
  4. 4Submit the paid invoice; a cheque arrives within about four weeks

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “London Tree Canopy Conservation Program,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/london-tree-canopy-conservation-program

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