Forests Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program is a tree planting program supported by the Government of Canada, corporate sponsors and donors. It increases forest cover by making tree planting easier and more affordable for property owners and municipalities.
Forests Ontario’s Over-the-Counter Tree Sales Program is designed to support small-scale tree planting initiatives across the province.
The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign pays tribute to the soldiers of the Canadian armed forces, past and present, through the planting of 2 million trees along Highway 401 from Cornwall to Windsor.
York Region has partnered with Forests Ontario to help landowners in the region protect their forests through careful management and conservation, promoting tree planting and controlling invasive species, including the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
Do you have a love of trees and a deep commitment to making Ontario a cleaner, greener place to live? If so, consider the financial incentives available to landowners looking to leave a legacy for their children and grandchildren by planting trees.
The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) is a voluntary program administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), that offers a property tax reduction on well-managed forest land in Ontario. It is an incentive to support you in the stewardship of your forest!
Collecting tree seeds, tracking their development, and compiling information about tree seed availability, location, type and quantity are vital components in strengthening Ontario’s tree planting infrastructure.
The Ontario Tree Marker Training teaches the wise use of silvicultural systems used to sustain and enhance forest ecosystems that existing and future forest industry depends on. The program is delivered by Forests Ontario and the Canadian Institute of Forestry and covers the forest management systems used in Ontario.