Join the Trees in Cities Challenge
The City of Victoria is working with the community to plant 5,000 trees on public and private land in the United Nations Trees in Cities Challenge. In 2020, the City increased tree planting by 40 per cent and planted 500 new trees in parks and on boulevards. Take the pledge and plant trees on private property, learn about tree health, become a tree champion, then plant and record your trees. Learn more: victoria.ca/treesincities
$1,000 Grant for Residential Trees
The City’s My Great Neighbourhood Grant program includes an opportunity for planting residential trees. The $1,000 grant helps groups of residents support the cost of trees, staking materials, deer fencing, mulching supplies, and hiring a landscape or arborist professional to lead a workshop on tree education. Applications are open until October 31, 2021. Learn more about the My Great Neighbourhood Grant Trees in Cities Challenge: $1,000 Grant for Residential Trees and apply here.
Start a Community Orchard or Garden
Apply for the City of Victoria 2021 Community Garden Start-Up Grant by October 22. This grant is available to eligible organizations for the design, planning, engagement and build of new community gardens in Victoria, including fruit tree orchards. Learn more: https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/city-grants/community-garden-start-up-grants.html
Tree Planting Resources
Residents can access free tree planting guides on the City’s website to help with long-term tree health, including:
- How to Plant a Tree and Properly Care For It
- How to Choose the Right Tree for Your Property
- Small Tree Species Selection Guide
- Medium Tree Species Selection Guide
- Large Tree Species Selection Guide
- Pollinator and Allergy-Aware Gardening.
Tree Cities of the World Award
The City of Victoria was recently recognized with a Tree Cities of the World award by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The Tree Cities of the World program is an international effort to recognize cities and towns committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are properly maintained and sustainably managed. Learn more: Tree Cities of the World