Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this program cost the landowner?

The minimum contribution rate is $1,500 from the landowner and LCN seeks and secures additional funding to offset the remaining cost. This provides financial support into the program to offset the tree seedling cost, the planting prescription and site preparation or tending costs as well as planting costs.

Additional costs will be incurred by the landowner if registering under the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program as a report is written and approved by a Managed Forest Plan Approver- separate from LCN.

Rural Tree Planting Program

Land Care Niagara operates within the boundaries of what is now known as the Niagara Region, and we take this moment to recognize the significance of these lands and the Indigenous Peoples that have lived here since time immemorial. The Niagara Region is situated on treaty and traditional land, carrying the rich culture of the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe, encompassing First Nations such as the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River. We also pay respect to the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples from across Turtle Island who live and work in Niagara today. In our commitment to creating a healthy and sustainable environment, we stand in solidarity with all Indigenous peoples, both past, present and future who are advocating for the wise stewardship of the lands we inhabit. We recognize the cultural and historical harm inflicted by colonization on Indigenous peoples, resulting in generational trauma, stolen land and systemic injustices. In light of this continuous history and understanding our role as Treaty People on Turtle Island, may we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in the spirit of partnership, collaboration, and reconciliation together.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this program cost the landowner?

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