Trees · Ontario

TRCA Private Land Tree Planting Program

Run by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Full planting services with funding up to 90% depending on municipality and project scope; supply-only stock from $1.75 per deciduous seedling, $1.27 per conifer seedling, $15.50 per bare-root tree and $5.75 per wildlife shrub
Who qualifies
Owners of private properties of at least 2 acres (0.8 ha) within TRCA's jurisdiction.
Where
Owners of 2+ acre properties in the TRCA watersheds.
Status
Open. Spring 2027 orders due December 1, 2026.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Plant native trees and shrubs on your rural property (stream banks, windbreaks, hedgerows, new or expanded woodlots) with TRCA's full planting service and funding, or buy low-cost native stock to plant yourself.

Requirements

  • Project types: stream bank or wetland edge planting, windbreaks and hedgerows, new or expanded woodlots, forest understory, marginal farmland restoration
  • Planting at least 15 m from a residence (except windbreaks and fence rows)
  • Spring orders by December 1 of the previous year; deposit due by February
  • Supply-only minimum orders apply (e.g. 100 seedlings, 30 bare-root trees or 75 shrubs); $15 shipping

The plan or design it asks for

TRCA prepares a customized planting plan after a free site visit.

Native plant lists for the area: Toronto

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 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Contact TRCA to book a free site visit
  2. 2Receive a customized planting plan and funding estimate
  3. 3Order by December 1 for spring planting and pay the deposit
  4. 4TRCA delivers and plants (or you pick up supply-only stock)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “TRCA Private Land Tree Planting Program,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/trca-private-land-planting-program

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