Tree Donation Program

There are many reasons to participate in the Tree Donation Program:

  • To give back and help us build our urban forest
  • To acknowledge the service of someone special
  • To remember or honour a family member or friend
  • To celebrate the birth of a child
  • Whatever the reason, the tree you donate will ensure Nanaimo remains green and full of beauty while providing you with a lasting memory.

    Why Plant Trees?

    City Plan: Nanaimo Remagined, identifies urban tree canopies, natural areas and greenways as a fundamental part of the City’s infrastructure providing many benefits, including:

    • Wildlife habitat
    • Shade provision
    • Heat mitigation
    • Storm water management
    • Ecosystem health
    • Air and water quality improvements
    • Connection to nature
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    Program Criteria:

    • The cost for a tree is $1500.
    • Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • City of Nanaimo staff will identify a specific planting location for each year’s donated trees. This location may change from year to year.
    • A Certified Horticulturalist will plant the trees during planting season (fall or the following spring) and will help with the tree selection process based on that year’s planting location.
    • You will be notified when your tree is planted so you can visit it.
    • The tree will be maintained by the City of Nanaimo for 10 years or until fully established.
    • Donation information will be added to the NanaimoMap layer for public viewing and included on an honour board at the planting site.

     2024 Pilot Project

    • Applications will be accepting online between Friday, April 26 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
    • 30 tree donations will be accepted during the 2024 pilot project of this program. (We will look to increase the number of trees available in future years)
    • The planting location for 2024 is Beaufort Park.

    Next Steps:

    • Fill out the Tree Donation Program Application below;
    • Your application will be sent to a monitored email inbox;
    • You will be contacted once your application has been reviewed and confirmed, with payment options and available tree selection.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Tree Donation Program Application

    Donor Information:

    A Certificate of Appreciation will be sent to this address.

    Online dedication donor name or a special message will be added to the City Tree Inventory Donor Layer on NanaimoMap.  Donors are encouraged to choose messages that are uplifting, inspirational or promote enjoyment of the park or trail. The City reserves the right for final approval of wording. 

    Examples:  "...was happiest amongst the trees"  or "...was loved but won't be forgotten". 

    The donor name and message provided will be included on a public GIS inventory list and/or an onsite project sign.

    Tax Information:

    Note: A Tax Receipt will be made out to the Primary Donor Listed above, unless a letter is provided at the time of payment indicating the names, addresses and dollar amount for additional donors.

    Collection and use of your personal information

    Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Questions about the collection of your personal information may be referred to the Legislative Services Department at 250-755-4405, or via email at foi@nanaimo.ca. Please also see our Privacy Policy.

    Last updated: June 20, 2024

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    Collection and use of your personal information

    Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Questions about the collection of your personal information may be referred to the Legislative Services Department at 250-755-4405, or via email at foi@nanaimo.ca. Please also see our Privacy Policy.