Trees for Rural Roads Program - now accepting 2025 applications!

The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to once again offer the Trees for Rural Roads program for 2025! Applications are now being accepted until March 31, 2025.

Each spring, trees are offered free of charge to rural residents to be planted by the landowner on their private property adjacent to municipal roadways. Participants have their choice of selection of native tree species and must adhere to a set of program guidelines, available at www.clarington.net/TreesForRuralRoads.

Did you know? Since the start of the program in 2012, more than 8,800 native trees and shrubs have been distributed and planted along our rural roadsides. This has helped to maintain and restore Clarington’s rural character, provide ecological value, and contribute to local efforts to take action on climate change. Learn more about  trees in Clarington.

All applicants will be notified of the results of their application. Successful applicants will be contacted in early April with next steps, including tree pickup day which will be scheduled for a Saturday in April.

The Trees for Rural Roads program is made possible through the generous support of our many program partners – Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, and Maple Leaves Forever.

Review the program guidelines at www.clarington.net/TreesForRuralRoads and submit your complete application before March 31, 2025.