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Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026
Tree planting support for private landowners
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports tree seedlings and planting for eligible private landowners in the Upper Thames River watershed. It offers cost reductions for tree planting projects such as windbreaks, buffer strips, habitat areas, and erosion control plantings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Tree planting on private lands.
- Windbreak planting.
- Planting to retire highly erodible land.
- Treed buffer strips along watercourses.
- Planting to add diversity and create habitat.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private landowners.
Eligible expenses
- Tree seedlings.
- Planting costs and related planting services.
- Administration, shipping, and handling fee.
- HST on seedlings and planting services.
Eligible geographic areas
- Upper Thames River watershed, Ontario.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact UTRCA staff
- Speak with staff for advice and species selection.
- Confirm whether you will use landowner planting or UTRCA planting services.
- Step 2: Place your order
- Order seedlings by the February 27 deadline.
- For landowner planting, meet the minimum order and species quantity rules.
- Step 3: Complete site preparation
- Prepare the site and stake it as required.
- For UTRCA planting services, allow staff to prepare the planting plan.
- Step 4: Receive invoice and payment instructions
- UTRCA invoices the landowner in January or February.
- Make payment when invoiced.
Processing and Agreement
- UTRCA staff review the site and prepare a planting plan.
- The landowner completes required site preparation and staking.
- UTRCA invoices the landowner in January or February.
- Payment is due after invoicing.
Additional information
- Species and quantities are subject to nursery availability.
- Tree survival is not guaranteed.
- Landowners can choose between UTRCA planting services or planting the seedlings themselves.
- Contact staff in the fall for the best species selection.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026 Program
What is the Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026?
This program supports tree seedlings and planting for eligible private landowners in the Upper Thames River watershed. It offers cost reductions for tree planting projects such as windbreaks, buffer strips, habitat areas, and erosion control plantings.
Who is eligible for the Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026 program?
To be eligible for the Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026 program, you must:
Private landowner with 1+ hectare.
Property in the Upper Thames River watershed.
Tree planting project on private land.
What expenses are eligible under Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026?
Tree planting on private lands.
Windbreak planting.
Planting to retire highly erodible land.
Treed buffer strips along watercourses.
Planting to add diversity and create habitat.
Who can I contact for more information about the Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026?
You can contact Watershed Conservation Centre (UTRCA) by email at daviesr@thamesriver.on.ca or by phone at 519-451-2800.
Where is the Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026 available?
The Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026?
Seedlings for Tree Planting on Private Lands Program – Spring 2026 is funded by Watershed Conservation Centre (UTRCA)