- Afforestation: Converting open land into forest to increase tree cover and habitat
- Reforestation: Replanting in an existing forest or open area that has been damaged
- Riparian Buffer: Planting along water features to stabilize streambanks and naturalize area
- Windbreak: Planting rows of trees along open areas to reduce wind flow and snowdrift
Tree Planting
2025 Seedling Sale Now Open
Get ready to grow! The 2025 Tree Seedling Sale offers over 20 different species of deciduous, coniferous, and shrub seedlings, ideal for projects of any size—from enhancing your backyard to reforesting larger properties. Explore our comprehensive Species Information Guide to learn about the unique characteristics of each species, and check out the Seedling Sale Species and Price List to find the perfect seedlings for your planting goals. Start planning your planting project today and contribute to a greener, healthier future!
Healthy forests are essential to maintaining a balanced and thriving environment. They offer critical habitat for wildlife, purify the air we breathe, and enhance the quality of surface and groundwater, supporting both ecosystems and communities.
Planting trees on your property is one of the simplest yet most impactful actions you can take to improve soil health, create natural shade and windbreaks, and support biodiversity. Beyond environmental benefits, trees can increase property value, create aesthetic appeal, and contribute to the overall health and resilience of the local landscape. Investing in trees is an investment in the future - helping to create a greener, healthier world for generations to come.
Programs and Services
Learn about our programs and services below or contact us to discuss your tree planting project and explore any available funding opportunities
Full Service Tree Planting
Kawartha Conservation works in collaboration with Forests Canada to implement the 50 Million Tree Program, which helps deliver large-scale tree planting at a significantly reduced rate to landowners in our region. Through the program, Kawartha Conservation may be able to help cover 40 - 85% of costs for eligible projects.
Project area must allow for a minimum of 500 trees must be planted, which equates to approximately 0.5 acres of open land or 1000 metres for a windrow or riparian buffer planting.
Projects must fall under one of the four outlined eligible project types (afforestation, reforestation, riparian buffer, windbreak).
The landowner must be:
- Able to cover the remaining costs of the tree planting after subsidies.
- Willing to protect the trees from livestock, wildlife, and machinery damage.
- Willing to sign an agreement stating that they will not cut, harvest, or otherwise remove the trees from the planted area for a minimum of 15 years
TD Tree Days provide communities with an opportunity to contribute to a healthy, vibrant, local environment through community tree planting events. Each year, Kawartha Conservation participates in TD Tree Days as technical advisors, ensuring the right tree is planted in the right location. This partnership allows us to involve the community in growing the urban canopy across our watershed and increase our resilience to climate change
Protecting the butternut tree
Native to Ontario, the butternut tree is threatened by a fungal disease called 'butternut canker'. To protect the endangered species, we’ve completed eight butternut planting projects between 2018 and 2023, resulting in hundreds of butternut trees planted in our conservation areas. By continuing to plant, monitor, and support the growth of butternut trees in our watershed, we are helping to re-establish a healthy population in our region.
DIY Tree Planting
Questions?
If you have questions about our tree planting services, community planting, or project assistance, contact 705-328-2271 ext. 249.
Additional resources
2024 Tree Planting
Seedlings Sold
17,225
Total Trees Planted
45,900
Acres Restored
59.3
Funding Received
$114,620
Contact Us
Kawartha Conservation
277 Kenrei Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
Tel: 705.328.2271
Fax: 705.328.2286
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