LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program (Full Service and Do-It-Yourself)
馃嚚馃嚘 Toronto, ON, Canada 路 LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests)
Native trees at a subsidized $160-$230 (Full Service, planted for you) or $110-$180 (DIY, delivered); some municipalities add rebates or free trees
LEAF sells native trees and shrubs at a subsidized price to residents of Toronto, York Region and Durham Region. Full Service includes a 30-minute site consultation with a LEAF arborist, a 5-8 ft deciduous or 2-4 ft evergreen tree, delivery, planting, mulch and a care guide. Do-It-Yourself includes a virtual consultation and delivery to your door. A Multi-Unit, Commercial and Institutional stream covers apartments, condos, co-ops and businesses.
Who qualifies
Properties in Toronto, York Region (Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville) and Durham Region (Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Whitby). Full Service plants only in backyards or fenced side yards. Non-owners can take part if the owner attends the consultation or signs a permission form before it. Toronto residents in eligible low-canopy, equity-deserving neighbourhoods may qualify for free trees and shrubs; Markham ($100 deciduous/$50 evergreen, up to five per property per year), Newmarket ($100 per property per year) and Ajax ($150 Full Service or $100 DIY, one per property per year) offer rebates, first come first served.
How to apply
Complete the online application at yourleaf.org (Full Service 'Get started' form); LEAF contacts you to book a consultation. Consultations run March to November on weekdays. A $100 + HST consultation fee applies only if you do not buy a tree, and is credited toward a tree order. First come, first served; book early for the widest species choice.
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