Trees for Tomorrow

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Increase Delta's green canopy, beautify your home and neighbourhood with trees through Trees for Tomorrow. You choose the tree(s), we plant them where they will be safe and thrive and you water and care for them for three years until they are established.

What is Trees for Tomorrow all about?

Delta is committed to increase the municipal tree canopy and take action for positive environmental change. The Trees for Tomorrow program invites Delta homeowners to request one or two trees to be planted on municipal property immediately adjacent the side and front of their property. The homeowner can choose a tree or trees from the illustrated list of eligible trees. As long as they are a suitable fit for the property, Delta will purchase and plant the tree(s). Homeowners must commit to watering and maintaining the new trees after planting; this is an essential part of the program's success.

How Does the Program Work?

1. You choose a tree or trees from the illustrated list of eligible trees { pdf 3MB }.
2. You complete the Trees for Tomorrow application form { pdf 483KB }
3. You mail, fax, scan and email or drop off the application form as noted on the form
4. Delta staff will ensure the site is suitable for the tree(s) you've chosen; you will be called if there are any concerns
5. Delta staff will contact BC One Call and confirm there are no utility conflicts
6. Delta staff will plant the tree, stabilizing it and providing additional soil as required
7. You will water it as directed and let Delta know if any concerns arise about the tree(s)
   

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Eligible Tree Selections

Delta has selected a variety of species eligible for this program. They have been chosen for their attributes:

• will thrive in our climate
• are easily maintained
• provide maximum tree canopy
• are good street trees

See illustrated list of eligible trees for this program { pdf 3MB }.

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Should you have any questions about the program, please contact treesfortomorrow@corp.delta.bc.ca or (604) 946-3260.

This program is a partnership between the Province of British Columbia and the Corporation of Delta.

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