Tree planting in the County of Brant

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This project is is now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated!

With the support of the the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, the County of Brant is planning a two-year tree-planting initiative to strengthen our urban tree canopy, enhance biodiversity, and support climate resilience. Planting will take place in cemeteries, parks, and natural spaces using native species such as tulip trees, maples, oaks, elms, and dogwoods, chosen to thrive locally and enrich habitat.

To increase canopy cover where it’s needed most, we want your input. Tell us where you’d like to see more trees and why. This work supports the County’s climate action

With the support of the the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, the County of Brant is planning a two-year tree-planting initiative to strengthen our urban tree canopy, enhance biodiversity, and support climate resilience. Planting will take place in cemeteries, parks, and natural spaces using native species such as tulip trees, maples, oaks, elms, and dogwoods, chosen to thrive locally and enrich habitat.

To increase canopy cover where it’s needed most, we want your input. Tell us where you’d like to see more trees and why. This work supports the County’s climate action goal of a 30% increase in canopy cover and follows the County of Brant Official Plan (2023) and Tree Protection Guide.

Funding

This project is funded by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, with a GMF grant of $79,440.

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For more information about forestry in the County of Brant, please visit brant.ca/Forestry.

FAQs

We have included a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some questions you may have.

Acknowledgement / Reconnaissance

This project was carried out with funds from the Government of Canada to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. / Ce projet a été réalisé grâce au soutien financier du gouvernement du Canada à la Fédération canadienne des municipalités.

This project is is now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated!

  • Thank you for your feedback! What we heard and what's next.

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    What we heard

    Thank you to everyone who participated and shared ideas about where new trees should be planted. Engagement showed strong interest from residents like you who care about shade, green spaces, and healthier neighbourhoods. The project page received 214 visits, and 14 contributors suggested 54 locations. Promotion to let residents know about the project included County social media posts, direct emails through Engage Brant and brant news, and posters at community centres.

    You identified locations in Paris, Burford, Mount Pleasant, and along key road corridors.

    Key themes
    • Add shade in parks and playgrounds to support comfort and usability for families.
    • Improve streetscapes in newer subdivisions with trees along streets, entrances, and medians.
    • Protect waterways by planting trees near the Grand River and Nith River to help stabilize banks.
    • Enhance open green spaces, especially along walkways and fields with limited vegetation.
    • Strengthen neighbourhood character by creating greener, more walkable community spaces.

    Frequently suggested areas
    • Rest Acres Road and nearby subdivision streets
    • Parks such as Bean Park and Optimist Park and around playground areas
    • Riverbanks with visible erosion
    • Open spaces between residential blocks
    • Entrances to neighbourhoods such as Summerwind Drive

    What's next

    Your feedback will help staff identify priority planting areas for 2026. Staff will now review all suggested locations, assess feasibility, and align planting plans with the County’s two-year Tree Planting Initiative, supported by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Growing Canada’s Community Canopies program.

    This project is now complete. You will soon see “Trees being planted soon” signs placed across the County. These signs will show where new trees are to be planted and will help keep the community informed as planting begins.

    Thank you again to everyone who took time to participate and share their ideas.



  • How to get involved

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    To increase canopy cover where it’s needed most, we want your input.

    • Use the map and drop a pin to let us know where you'd like to see more trees planted in the County of Brant.

    Engagement closes Friday, November 14, 2025.