Tree Donation Program
There are many reasons to participate in the Tree Donation Program:
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
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
Last updated: June 20, 2024
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