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City of Ottawa Tree Planting Programs

Discover the diverse tree planting initiatives in Ottawa, including the Trees in Trust, Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant, and Emerald Ash Borer programs. Get involved to beautify your city and support reforestation efforts. For more information, visit www.ottawa.ca/forestry or call 3-1-1.

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City of Ottawa Tree Planting Programs

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  1. City of OttawaTree Planting Programs April 22nd, 2015 Kendra Labrosse Landscape Architect, Planting and Community Engagement Unit Forestry Services

  2. Tree Planting Programs • Trees in Trust Program • Commemorative Tree Program • School Yard Tree Planting Grant Program • Streetscape and Park Tree Planting • Emerald Ash Borer Planting • Community Tree Plantings • Green Acres Program

  3. Trees in Trust • Tree planting on the City-owned portion of the road allowance in front of a residence • City plants- Resident waters • No charge to the homeowner

  4. Commemorative Tree Program • Tree planting in memory of an individual • City plants the tree in a City Park • Cost recovery • Plaque additional cost

  5. Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program • Up to $10,000 per project for tree planting • Funding Available in Trees or Dollars • No matching funds required Application Deadline • June 1st for spring projects the following year

  6. Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program Eligible Projects • Tree planting initiatives on school grounds within the City of Ottawa • Applicants must commit to the long-term maintenance of the trees • School board, principal, and custodian must support the initiative

  7. Who May Apply Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program • Student/ Parent Councils • School Environment/ Garden Clubs • Other not-for-profit interest groups associated with the school

  8. Streetscape and Park Tree Planting • Replacement and new tree planting along streets, in parks and at City facilities • Work with Community Groups on appropriate location for new trees in their community

  9. Emerald Ash Borer Strategy • Selective Tree injections • Tree removal • Wood movement and disposal • Tree Planting • Outreach and Education

  10. EAB Tree Planting Interplanting and Replacements Ash tree New tree (maple)

  11. EAB Reforestation

  12. Community Engagement • Community Tree Plantings • Buckthorn Removal

  13. Green Acres Rural Reforestation Program • Reforestation in partnership with private land owners • Cost sharing • Administered through the Conservation Authorities

  14. Tree Planting Operations • Waterbags • watering

  15. Tree Planting Operations

  16. Tree Planting Operations

  17. Tree Watering • Water bags • Hose Trucks • Mechanical Arm Trucks

  18. Establishment Tree Pruning • Structural pruning of young trees • Mulch • Stake removal • Tree protection Before After

  19. For more information… www.ottawa.ca/forestry Call 3-1-1

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