Trees · Ontario

South Nation Conservation Subsidized Tree Planting

Run by South Nation Conservation

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Full-service planting for $1.14 per coniferous seedling and $1.73 per deciduous seedling (including site visit, planting plan, planting, survival checks and refills); over-the-counter seedlings sold in multiples of 30
Who qualifies
Landowners in the South Nation Conservation jurisdiction with at least 0.5 ha (1.25 acres) of open planting area for full service; anyone not eligible can use over-the-counter sales.
Where
Landowners in the South Nation River watershed of eastern Ontario.
Status
Open. Orders being taken for spring 2027; all 2026 trees allocated.
Type of payment
Discount
Official program page

What you do

Plant blocks, windbreaks or streamside buffers of trees on your rural land with subsidized seedlings and planting, or buy low-cost seedlings to plant yourself.

Requirements

  • Full service: minimum 1,000 trees and a 15-year management agreement to protect the trees
  • Over the counter: minimum 30 seedlings, ordered in multiples of 30; landowner picks up and plants; no survival guarantee
  • Over-the-counter order deadline December 1 or until trees are allocated

How to apply

  1. 1Email SNC forestry staff to book a free site visit
  2. 2SNC prepares a customized tree planting plan
  3. 3Order trees (2027 order form on SNC's site) and have them planted or pick them up

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “South Nation Conservation Subsidized Tree Planting,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/snc-tree-planting-grants

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