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Plant Trees!
Did you know?
We’ve planted more than 7 million trees since 1983!
Living Snow Fence Pilot Project
Now welcoming three sites in Ottawa!
Join our pilot program to improve road safety and support environmental sustainability.
About the Program:
- Receive $700/acre/year for the designated area.
- No cost for site visits, establishment, and refill and tending for five years.
- RVCA staff will handle all planning, planting and upkeep.
- Choose from three windbreak designs tailored to your site.
Requirements:
- Property must be along the City of Ottawa’s right of way.
- Must be an open/fallow field.
- Location should help prevent road drifting, with priority given to sites perpendicular to prevailing winds.
- Living snow fence must be setback into the field for maximum effectiveness.
- Commitment to keep the living snow fence for at least 10 years.
Learn more contact:
Ian Cochrane, RVCA Forestry Manager
613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1175
Brought to you by the City of Ottawa and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Full-Service Tree Planting:
What’s involved?
Site Visit
Custom tree planting plan
Staff will work with you to develop a unique plan for your property, including recommendations for the best native species for your property’s growing conditions and maintenance of access points and other areas of concern.
Coverage and Pricing
Private Land Forestry Program
| Number of trees | Price |
|---|---|
| 1,000 – 2,999 trees | $0.40/tree |
| 3,000 – 5,999 trees | $0.30/tree |
| 6,000+ trees | $1,500 flat rate |
Site preparation
In the fall ahead of planting, staff will prepare the site as required, including mowing the area and marking planting lines. In spring staff may also plant cover crops.
Tree planting and tending
In spring, we’ll deliver and plant your trees, returning in the fall for a survival assessment and tending as required.
Survival Assessments
Forestry staff will visit your property after 1, 3 and 5 years to assess the health of the new trees and refill areas that did not survive.
To qualify
Owners must:
- Have a minimum of 0.25 Ha (0.62 acres) of suitable land
- Order a minimum of 500 trees
- Agree to reasonably protect the trees from damage
Landowners must:
Have a minimum of 0.5 Ha (1.25 acre) of suitable land
Order a minimum of 1,000 trees
Agree to reasonably protect the trees from damage
Our over-the-counter wholesale tree program is sold out for spring 2025. Email
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Want to Learn More?
Contact
Ian Cochrane
613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1175
