Interested in planting trees on your property? Our planting and stewardship programs make increasing forest cover easier and more affordable by significantly reducing the costs tree planting (minimum 500+) on private property.
As part of Forests Canada’s planting network, you will also have the opportunity to connect with other planting partners to share and gather insights and experience that will help advance restoration projects across the country.
Collecting tree seeds, tracking their development, and compiling information about tree seed availability, location, type and quantity are vital components in strengthening tree planting infrastructure.
The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) is a voluntary program administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), that offers a property tax reduction on well-managed forest land in Ontario. It is an incentive to support you in the stewardship of your forest!
One of our planting programs, Forest Recovery Canada, was formed in response to the growing demand and increased opportunity for large-scale restoration projects across the country.
The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign pays tribute to the soldiers of the Canadian armed forces, past and present, through the planting of 2 million trees along Highway 401 from Cornwall to Windsor.
York Region has partnered with Forests Ontario to help landowners in the region protect their forests through careful management and conservation, promoting tree planting and controlling invasive species, including the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
Do you have a love of trees and a deep commitment to making Ontario a cleaner, greener place to live? If so, consider the financial incentives available to landowners looking to leave a legacy for their children and grandchildren by planting trees.
The Ontario Tree Marker Training teaches the wise use of silvicultural systems used to sustain and enhance forest ecosystems that existing and future forest industry depends on. The program is delivered by Forests Ontario and the Canadian Institute of Forestry and covers the forest management systems used in Ontario.