Pickering, ON, February 23, 2023 – The City of Pickering is offering residents the opportunity to sign up for a subsidized tree/shrub planting program, offered in partnership with the Region of Durham and LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests).
The LEAF Backyard Tree Planting program offers subsidized native trees and shrubs for residential, multi-unit, and commercial property owners.
Participants can choose either the Full Service or Do-It-Yourself planting package.
The Full Service option provides participants with an in-person arborist consultation, a native tree, and a full planting service from experienced LEAF staff (for $160 to $230 per tree).
The Do-It-Yourself option offers a virtual consultation with an arborist, a native tree delivered to the participants home, and educational videos for planting (for $110 to $180 per tree). This option applies to front, side, and back yards.
To apply to the Backyard Tree Planting Program, visit yourleaf.org or call 416.413.9244.
“The City is proud to partner with LEAF to offer the Backyard Tree Planting Program,” said Mayor Kevin Ashe. “This subsidized program provides residents with the opportunity to beautify their own properties, while increasing Pickering’s tree canopy and natural habitat at the same time. I encourage residents to get involved and join the program.”
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As the gateway to the east GTA, Pickering (population 99,200) is strategically located where Toronto, York and Durham Regions meet. An award-winning municipality, Pickering is slated for significant economic and residential growth; offering an unparalleled quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. Its dynamic City Centre has been designated by the Province of Ontario as both an Urban Growth Centre and Mobility Hub, and continues to evolve as a preferred destination for creative learning, memorable events, and unique experiences at the heart of a vibrant, connected, and engaged community.
Media Contact:
Melanie Edmond
Coordinator, Sustainability | City Development
905.420.4660 ext. 4662
medmond@pickering.ca
Erin MacDonald
Acting Executive Directorl LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests)
416.413.9244
erin@yourleaf.org