Tree Seedling Program
Quinte Conservation commits itself to sustainable forest management practices. We aim to support and encourage healthy forest-management practices of our existing forests as well as supporting tree-planting initiatives across our watersheds. Trees provide a wealth of environmental, health and social benefits. Trees clean our air, absorb carbon, and slow climate change they provide food and shelter for wildlife and slow erosion while contributing to cleaner water, greener communities, and healthier people.
Subsidized Tree Seedling & Planting Program
Looking to plant or have property planted with native trees? You may be eligible for a subsidized program.
Contact Quinte Conservation Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator to learn more about programs available to you.
Why Plant Trees? |
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Choose Native Species |
When selecting trees for your site, consider trees native to Ontario. ![]() Native trees are suited to our climate and weather conditions. Our wildlife also rely on them for food and shelter. Planting native trees helps to bring nature back into our developed landscapes. Select the native species that suit your site's soil, moisture, and light conditions. If you select the right species for your conditions, the tree will require little to no care in order to establish and grow into a beautiful mature tree. |
Considerations When Planting |
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Additional Resources |
Agricultural Watercourse Buffer Planting Program
Quinte Conservation offers a full-service and heavily subsidized tree and shrub planting program within 30 metres of water systems. Riparian buffers are areas or strips of land in permanent vegetation along a watercourse and aim to:
- reduce soil losses due to erosion and protect productive topsoil
- mitigate the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pesticides from farm fields
- enhance shoreline habitat for wildlife and protect biodiversity
For more, info email stewardship@quinteconservation.ca.
Community Trees
In the spring of 2023 residents of nine participating municipalities had an opportunity to pick up a variety of native tree and shrub seedlings at designated giveaway locations. The events were funded and organized by each participating municipality for their residents and supported by Quinte Conservation. Please check back for information on the 2024 season.
- County of Prince Edward
- City of Belleville
- Municipality of Centre Hastings
- Municipality of Tweed
- Town of Greater Napanee
- Municipality of Marmora & Lake
- Township of Stirling-Rawdon
- Tyendinaga Township
- Municipality of Quinte West
Native plants play an important role in this region’s natural ecology, and the Community Trees initiative provides residents with a great opportunity to support that role by planting in urban and rural properties and help us to increase forest cover across the region for improved watershed and ecosystem health.
Learn more about the benefits of tree planting, how to plant your seedlings, and planting guidelines.
Tree Seedlings Sale (2023)
SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Through our Community Trees Program, qualifying landowners are able to purchase seedlings in a minimum quantity of 100. Contact stewardship@quinteconservation.ca for more information.