Contact 311 immediately and report it. Be sure to obtain a reference number. Then call the CVCA at  613-314-6555 with the reference number; they will call the appropriate Forestry Services personnel to come and investigate right away. The reference number is important for tallying information, noting locations and actions, and tracking resolutions. If you feel the wait time for a reference number is too long, call the CVCA.

Participate in the Ecology Ottawa tree giveaway campaign

The CVCA and Ecology Ottawa will be co-hosting a free tree give-away program for people who want to plant trees on their properties. These are saplings that are quite small, and you will need to plant and maintain them yourself. The available species will be varied, perhaps up to 20, with a mix of deciduous and coniferous, and will include local native ones. More than one tree can be available. If you have questions about favorable site location(s), planting and maintenance information, as well as how big your tree will grow and how long it might take, we will be there to help. 

The event is planned for Saturday, June 12, at the Nepean Museum (corner of David Dr. and Rowley Ave.); however it does depend on Covid restrictions. More details will be provided closer to the event.

Apply for the City’s Trees in Trust program

The City of Ottawa “Trees in Trust” program has street trees available for planting on the City’s right-of-way by request on a first come, first served basis. If your City-owned street frontage lacks a tree and you have the time and commitment to help care for one, this program may apply.  Call 311 and ask to participate in the program. The request will go to the Forestry Inspector for our area, who will then access the site, and leave you the appropriate forms if the site is accessed to support a tree. 

• The program applies to homes with street frontage (the space between your property line and the roadway).
• There is no charge to the homeowner.
• Supply and planting is provided by the City.
• The homeowner must provide proper tree care (watering) for the tree’s first three years. Instructions are provided.
• Trees will be a minimum size of 50 mm diameter,  2 to 3 m in height. 
• One tree per single-fronting household is available or two trees per corner lot.

The following criteria are used to access potential planting sites:

• Space and soil quality for the tree to thrive,
• Presence of overhead and underground utilities,
• Presence of conflicting uses,
• Request is from the property taxpayer,
• Possible conflicts with traffic safely requirements or City maintenance.

More information can be found at: https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/trees-and-urban-forests/tree-planting

Take part in the “Tree Watch” program

See information below.

 Join the CVCA Tree Committee

If you are interested in joining the CVCA Tree Committee please click here.

Encourage your neighbours

In addition to planting trees on your property,  you can encourage your neighbors to plant on theirs. Tell them about our website and newsletters. 

This depends on the type of tree you want to plant, its size at maturity, and how long it takes to  get there. You can also think of the function you want it to serve.  Below are some links on some tips on planting a tree on your property.  

https://ecologyottawa.ca/campaigns/living-city/tree-ottawa/plant/ 

https://treecanada.ca/resources/tree-planting-guide/

The City of Ottawa “Trees in Trust” program has street trees available for planting on the City’s right-of-way by request on a first come, first served basis. If your City-owned street frontage lacks a tree and you have the time and commitment to help care for one, this program may apply.  Call 311 and ask to participate in the program. The request will go to the Forestry Inspector for our area, who will then access the site and leave you the appropriate forms, if the site can support a tree. 

• The program applies to homes with street frontage (the space between your property line and the roadway).
• There is no charge to the homeowner.
• Supply and planting is provided by the City.
• The homeowner must provide proper tree care (watering) for the tree’s first three years. Instructions are provided.
• Trees will be a minimum size of 50 mm diameter,  2 to 3 m in height. 
• One tree per single-fronting household is available or two trees per corner lot.

The following criteria are used to access potential planting sites:

• Space and soil quality for the tree to thrive,
• Presence of overhead and underground utilities,
• Presence of conflicting uses,
• Request is from the property taxpayer,
• Possible conflicts with traffic safely requirements or City maintenance. 

More information can be found at: https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/trees-and-urban-forests/tree-planting

Below is a link with some helpful tips to maintain your tree: https://ecologyottawa.ca/campaigns/living-city/tree-ottawa/protect/tree-care/

We recommend that you plant Ontario native tree species to ensure they will thrive and last many years:

• https://ecologyottawa.ca/2017/03/02/native-trees/
• https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/wildlife-and-plants/plants

There are several tree farms in the Ottawa area.  See link: https://ecologyottawa.ca/2017/03/07/tree-nursery/

You can check out the Ottawa Geo website that will give you an idea of your property lines in order to help where to plant a tree: https://qmaps.ottawa.ca/geoottawa/