The City of Kingston is inviting residents to participate in the Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program this spring, an annual initiative that provides discounted trees to property owners across the municipality.
The program offers residents an opportunity to purchase trees for planting on their property while contributing to the expansion of Kingston’s tree canopy. The canopy, defined as the layer of leaves, branches and stems that covers the ground below, plays a role in the ecosystem by providing shade, filtering air, reducing heat and offering habitats for species.
“Purchasing and planting a tree has many benefits for individual property owners and Kingston as a whole,” says Troy Stubinski, Public Works Operations Manager. “Trees store greenhouse gases, give off oxygen, help remove pollutants from groundwater and help prevent soil erosion. They do many important jobs for us, and all while beautifying our community and promoting wellbeing for all.”
Eleven species of trees will be available for purchase during the month of March. Trees will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Property owners within the City of Kingston may purchase up to three trees per property at a cost of $20 per tree, including HST.
Trees obtained through the program must be planted within the City of Kingston.
Orders may be placed online, by phone or in person at select City locations. Additional information about the program is available at CityofKingston.ca/NeighbourhoodTrees.
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