Discover how trees play a vital role in creating a greener, healthier community and building a resilient tree canopy in Halton Hills. Learn how to care for trees, access local tree-related resources, and find support through available subsidies for planting new trees. These initiatives promote environmental stewardship and help enhance neighbourhood landscapes.
Trees in Halton Hills
Recognizing and supporting natural assets such as trees are essential to maintaining and improving the environmental health of our community. Trees produce oxygen and filter the air we breathe, slow and filter stormwater runoff, providing shade and cooling of temperature, and provide food and shelter for birds and other wildlife. Overall, Halton Hills has an average tree canopy coverage when compared with other municipalities, however in urban areas the canopy drops significantly. Increasing our urban canopy not only beautifies our streets and yards but also delivers benefits in better air quality, improved stormwater management, energy savings, and biodiversity.
Other Helpful Resources
Whether you’re a planting a tree for the first‑time or a seasoned gardener, listed below are resources that will help you select the right species, site your tree correctly, and ensure it thrives for generations to come.
Now Open! Town of Halton Hills Tree Purchase Pilot Program
Learn how to access subsidized native trees and shrubs through the Town’s annual pilot program.
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Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) -
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Tree and Shrub Planting
Learn about tree planting programs and incentives
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Choosing the Best Planting Location
Tips on selecting the ideal spot so your tree will thrive -
Woodland Species Guide
A downloadable booklet detailing native woodland trees and shrubs. -
Native vs. Non‑Native Species
Guidance on choosing between native trees and similar non‑native alternatives.
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Ontario Native Tree Atlas
Explore species distribution maps and planting information for Southwestern Ontario. -
Trees for Halton Hills Arboretum
Visit Delrex Blvd. (across from Grey Cres.) in Georgetown to see and learn about native tree species.
Invasive Species
Learn more about invasive species please visit our Invasive Species page.