GRCA Stewardship Programs
Through various partnerships with member municipalities and organizations, Ganaraska Conservation can help you put roots down! The GRCA is providing multiple ways for you to plant trees and shrubs in Spring 2024.
Are you interested in planting trees along your property line next to municipal roads?
Is your property in the Township of Hamilton, Municipality of Port Hope or the Municipality of Clarington? The GRCA has once again collaborated with local municipalities to offer free potted stock to be planted along rural roads and away from overhead and underground utilities. The Trees for Rural Roads Program goal is to restore trees along roads for their beauty and environmental benefits.
Application forms and more information are available at https://grca.on.ca/watershed-stewardship/tree-planting/
Applications are due for consideration by March 31st, 2024.
Are you looking for flowering shrubs or different evergreens and hardwoods?
The GRCA also offers a Tree and Shrub Seedling Program. Over 25 different species are available and range in price from $0.90 to $2.25 each.
Orders closed March 1st, 2024.
Do you have more than 2.5 acres of open land that can be reforested?
The GRCA also offers a full service tree planting program. Funding is available through the 50 Million Tree Program and the GRCA’s Clean Water-Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program to significantly offset the cost of large-scale tree planting. Talk to GRCA staff today to start the planning process.
In order to take full advantage of these programs, apply today for an April pick-up at the GRCA office in Port Hope. Application forms and more information are available at https://grca.on.ca/watershed-stewardship/tree-planting/
For further information, please contact:
Pam Lancaster, GRCA Conservation Lands Coordinator
905-885-8173 or stewardship@grca.on.ca
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For media enquiries, please contact:
Craig Smith, GRCA Communications & Creative Design Specialist
905-885-8173 or csmith@grca.on.ca