Forestry

Got land? Plant trees! The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) offers forestry services for projects of all sizes in the RRCA watershed to enhance forest cover in eastern Ontario.


Over-the-Counter Tree Program

The RRCA offers a variety of native trees and shrub seedlings at low cost to residents in its jurisdiction.

Spring Seedling Edition

Click here to download the spring 2025 order form.

Click here to view species descriptions.

Fall Potted Stock Edition

To be notified in advance when the fall potted stock order form becomes available, please subscribe to the RRCA's monthly newsletter.


Full-Service Tree Planting

The RRCA offers full-service tree planting with significant cost savings through partnerships with Forests Canada, and ALUS Ontario East. Funding is available for up to 90 percent of project costs. 

  • Services include site planning, seedling purchase and planting, site preparation, and assessments.
  • Minimum 500 trees to be planted.
  • Trees must be planted in a definable/mappable single area and not dispersed throughout the property.
  • Commitment to maintaining the trees for a minimum of 15 years.

Book your FREE site visit with the RRCA today by emailing info@rrca.on.ca or calling (613) 938-3611 to learn about available subsidies.


Annual Tree Giveaway

RRCA has been hosting an annual Tree Giveaway for residents of its watershed jurisdiction since the year 2000. Over 59,000 free trees have been distributed to the community to date. Follow the RRCA on social media and subscribe to our monthly newsetter to be notified about future tree giveaways.


For additional information please contact us at info@rrca.on.ca or (613) 938-3611.