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 our 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 |
2024 Trees-giving Sale
Give thanks to the earth by planting trees!
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Quinte Conservation is having a "Trees-giving" sale. Place your order today and pick up your trees in time to plant for Thanksgiving.
Trees are currently growing in 1 and 2 gallon pots, and are between 1 and 3 feet tall.
Product Catalog
Coniferous Trees: Eastern white pine, Red pine and Tamarack
Deciduous Trees: Allegheny serviceberry, Black chokeberry, Hackberry, Nannyberry, Red oak, Silver maple and Sugar maple
Wildflowers/Small Shrubs: Canada anemone and Purple-flowering raspberry
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
Residents of participating municipalities have the opportunity to pick up a variety of native tree and shrub seedlings at designated giveaway locations. The events are funded and organized by each participating municipality and supported by Quinte Conservation.
2024 Participating Municipalities
- City of Belleville
- Municipality of Centre Hastings
- Town of Greater Napanee
- Municipality of Marmora & Lake
- County of Prince Edward
- Township of Stirling-Rawdon
- Municipality of Tweed
- City 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.
Tree Seedlings Sale
SOLD OUT FOR 2024
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.