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Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties

Tree requests for municipal property planting

Offered by
Municipality of Bluewater
Official source: municipalityofbluewater.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Residents requesting a tree for planting in front of their property.
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Overview

Residents can request a tree for planting on municipally owned property in Bluewater. The municipality supplies the tree, and approved plantings must follow the location and species guidelines.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Tree request form updated for Fall

The tree request link now points to the Fall form, and the planting-location rules were rewritten.

See more

The Request a Tree link now goes to the Fall Tree Requests form instead of the Spring form. The planting-location rules were also revised, including updated language for areas near sidewalks and sight triangles and the removal of the road-width restriction.

Official source: municipalityofbluewater.ca
September 27, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Residents requesting a tree for planting in front of their property.

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants seeking to plant trees without municipal permission.
  • Requests for invasive tree species.
  • Requests for locations that do not meet municipal planting requirements.

Eligible expenses

  • Tree supply provided by the municipality.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Tree planting without municipal permission.
  • Planting invasive tree species.
  • Planting in locations that do not meet municipal spacing rules.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Municipality of Bluewater, Ontario

Activities funded

  • Requesting a tree for planting in the road allowance in front of a property.
  • Planting and caring for the tree supplied by the Municipality.

How to apply

  • Complete the Tree Planting Request Form and review the guidelines on where trees can be planted.
  • Mark your preferred location with a flag, stake, or painted mark.
  • Municipal staff will inspect the site and confirm whether the proposed location is approved.

Documents Needed

  • Completed Tree Planting Request Form
  • Marked preferred planting location

Processing and Agreement

  • Submit the Tree Planting Request Form and mark the preferred location.
  • Municipal staff inspect the site.
  • The municipality confirms whether the location is approved.

Additional information

  • The municipality supplies the tree, but the requester must plant and care for it.
  • Only non-invasive species are planted.
  • Residents receive a list of approved species with the request form.

Contacts

info@municipalityofbluewater.ca
519-236-4351

Official sources

Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties

Program guide

Protection and Enhancement of Trees (2024-2025)

Application form

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties Program

What is the Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties?

Residents can request a tree for planting on municipally owned property in Bluewater. The municipality supplies the tree, and approved plantings must follow the location and species guidelines.

Who is eligible for the Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties program?

To be eligible for the Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties program, you must: For municipally owned land Must meet planting location rules Non-invasive species only

What expenses are eligible under Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties?

Tree supply provided by the municipality.

Who can I contact for more information about the Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties?

You can contact Municipality of Bluewater by email at info@municipalityofbluewater.ca or by phone at 519-236-4351.

Where is the Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties available?

The Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties?

Request for Tree Planting on Municipally Owned Properties is funded by Municipality of Bluewater