City of Hamilton

Street Tree Planting Program

Lets' Get Growing!

In 2004 City Council approved funding for the establishment of an enhanced Street Tree Planting Program. The benefits of trees are numerous and are increasingly important to the achievement of Hamilton's Vision 2020 objective of a cleaner, greener environment. To achieve this goal Forestry and Horticulture Staff have undertaken to plant trees at residential, commercial as well as city owned properties across the greater Hamilton area. This fully funded program allows for the installation of new trees and replacement trees on the city owned portion of a property ('road allowance').

The benefits of a Street Tree Planting Program include:

Improved Air Quality
Emission Reductions
Reduction of the "urban heat island" effect
Smog Reduction
Storm Water Control
Green House Gas Reduction
Absorption of Breathable Particulates
Noise Abatement
Improved Health of Citizens
Aesthetically Enhanced Landscapes

For more information on the benefits of trees please go to our links page.

You can help us 'Green' our city streets by requesting a tree planting at your home or work place. The following web pages will inform you as to where opportunities for locating a new tree are at your residence.

Once you have completed a review all our information, visit our Street Tree Planting List and make three selections in order of preference.

Please understand that certain species may not be available for planting at the time of your request but that every effort will be made to accommodate your second and third choice.

Requests can be submitted by internet, phone, or mail-in. It is required that all requests be made by June 15th of the current year to be considered for planting by the end of the same year. This allows time for Forestry Staff to investigate the site to ensure the species selection and planting location conform to the City of Hamilton's policies and procedures.

Please follow the steps below to place your order.

Step 1: Requirements

Step 2: Commonly Asked Questions

Step 3: Species List

Step 4: Tree Care Guide

Step 5: Request Form


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