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Got land? Plant trees!
We are looking to transform your marginal, empty or idle fields into thriving, green woodlands. We offer significant subsidies to rural landowners for planning, planting and maintenance of all their reforestation needs.
Our full-service program includes:
• Customized tree planting plans that suit your needs
• On-site technical advice from qualified forestry staff
• Tree planting and tending services
• Ordering and handling of trees
• Site preparation
• Survival assessments
Cost:
City of Ottawa (subsidized by the City of Ottawa’s Green Acres Program) |
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15 cents / tree planted | ||
Outside of the city | ||
1,000 - 2,999 trees | 3,000 - 5,999 trees | 6,000 + trees |
40 cents / tree planted | 30 cents / tree planted | $1,500 Flat Rate |
To qualify outside of Ottawa, landowners must:
• Have a minimum 0.5 Ha (1.25 acre) of suitable land
• Order a minimum of 1,000 trees
• Agree to reasonably protect the trees from damage
To qualify inside of Ottawa, landowners must:
• Have a minimum 0.25 Ha (0.62 acres) of suitable land
• Order a minimum of 500 trees
• Agree to reasonably protect the trees from damage
Why Plant Trees?
• Enhanced wildlife habitat
• Visual and noise barriers
• Soil and water conservation
• Valuable winter windbreaks for people, livestock and wildlife
• Reduced heating and cooling costs — less wind, more shade
• Practical "hands-on" way to reduce greenhouse gasses (CO2) and produce oxygen (O2)
• Stabilized slopes, erosion control
• Increased biodiversity
• Wood products: lumber, sawlogs, firewood, nuts, fruit, maple syrup
• Recreational areas
• Increased crop yields (windbreaks/shelterbelts)
• Increased property values
• Economically viable land use for abandoned or unused fields
• Tax incentive programs
• Aesthetic beauty and distinctive character to rural landscapes
• Maintain a healthy watershed
Want to Learn More?
Contact Ian Cochrane at
613-692-3571 or
1-800-267-3504 ext. 1175
We have planted more than 6.8 million trees since 1983. We are committed to helping landowners meet their reforestation needs while increasing tree cover to build a resilient, healthy watershed for today and the future.
Check out this video about our program and its many benefits:
RVCA helps improve the quality of water in our streams, lakes, rivers and groundwater reserves. We look to protect and enhance our watershed's natural resources by providing programs that will leave a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations. Programs such as tree planting, landowner incentive programs and shoreline restoration help us achieve our goals. We are delighted work with private landowners, lake associations, NGOs, Friends of groups, businesses, government agencies and the general public to make improvements to the watershed. Working with others, we divide the task and double the success!
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