Forestry

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Burlington is committed to fostering a thriving urban forest that enhances the quality of life for its residents. The goal of achieving 35 percent tree canopy cover by 2060 reflects the City’s dedication to creating a healthier, greener environment.

The urban forest provides aesthetic value and also delivers a broad range of benefits to the community. From improving air quality and reducing stormwater runoff to creating natural habitats for wildlife, the trees of Burlington help contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable city, providing socio-economic benefits, resulting in higher property values, noise reduction, and overall beautification of the

Burlington is committed to fostering a thriving urban forest that enhances the quality of life for its residents. The goal of achieving 35 percent tree canopy cover by 2060 reflects the City’s dedication to creating a healthier, greener environment.

The urban forest provides aesthetic value and also delivers a broad range of benefits to the community. From improving air quality and reducing stormwater runoff to creating natural habitats for wildlife, the trees of Burlington help contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable city, providing socio-economic benefits, resulting in higher property values, noise reduction, and overall beautification of the City and its neighbourhoods.

The City’s Urban Forestry section is responsible for the ongoing care and maintenance of municipally-owned trees, forest planning, health and protection. This includes key initiatives such as grid pruning, tree planting, young tree care, stumping programs, and the administration of the public and private tree protection by-laws

  • Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate Pilot Program – Feedback Survey

    The City of Burlington is seeking feedback to help evaluate the success of the Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate Pilot Program. Your input will help shape potential future phases of this initiative. 

    Launched in early 2025, the pilot program helped residents maintain significant trees on their property by subsidizing 50 per cent of maintenance costs, up to $1,000 per tree, per property. The pilot program was approved by Council with a $25,000 budget funded through the City’s Green Initiatives Reserve Fund. 

    Results from this survey will help shape a report to Council early next year to determine if the program was successful and whether it should be expanded, made permanent, or ended. 

    The City is seeking feedback to help evaluate and improve the Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate Pilot Program. Your input will help guide potential future phases of this initiative.  

    The pilot was launched to assist residents in maintaining significant trees on their property.  It was approved by Council in early 2025, with a $25,000 budget funded by the City’s Green Initiatives Reserve Fund.



    This survey doesn't intend to collect personal information and disclosure of responses will be governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56.  For questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this information,  please contact Melissa.Torchia@burlington.ca.The survey is available in print, alternative formats or with communication support by contacting getinvolved@burlington.ca

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