Trees
Please be advised: Rural road tree pruning and maintenance will be underway soon!
Arborist crews will be out pruning for health, clearance over roadways & removing dead trees along City road allowances.
Work is expected to commence in May and be completed before the end of June 2024.
Trees are one of our most precious natural resources. They enrich our lives and provide social, ecological and economic benefits.
Forestry Services manages and maintains over 41,500 street trees and 560 ha of woodlot. City owned trees are located on public land areas like boulevards, parks, green spaces and city trails.
Forestry Services
Create a Forestry related Service Request or call 905-436-3311.
Street trees and tree care
Maintenance activities include pruning, removing unsafe trees, tree planting and pest management. Proper care of street trees will maintain their structure and prevent issues with the surrounding environment. Learn more.
Woodlots and green spaces
Request pruning and maintenance of a woodlot or greenspace area that is next to your property. Create a Service Request or call 905-436-3311.
Emerald Ash Borer management
Read more information about Emerald Ash Borer and how it has affected the City of Oshawa
Tree planting
The growth and rejuvenation of our canopy is a priority as we work to replace many of our street trees due to Emerald Ash Borer. More tree planting and program information can be found here.
Commemorative Tree Program
Pay tribute to a person or occasion by purchasing a park tree for installation in a City of Oshawa public park. Learn more.
Preservation and Protection
Subsidized Backyard Tree Planting Program
Beautify your property and help grow our urban forest! We have partnered with LEAF to bring our residents a subsidized Backyard Tree Planting Program. Learn more at yourleaf.org. Choose from two options:
Full Service Tree Planting |
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Do-It-Yourself Tree Planting |
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Re-greening downtown Oshawa
Discover the City of Oshawa's planting practices to incorporate sustainable tree planting practices into the re-greening and revitalization of the downtown tree canopy.
Sustainable planting practices |
To grow a healthy mature tree canopy, the City is implementing several sustainable planting practices downtown aimed at improving growing conditions that include the:
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How you can help keep our downtown tree canopy healthy |
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Tree related By-laws
- The City of Oshawa Tree By-law restricts harming of trees located on City owned land.
- The Regional Tree By-law applies to Woodlands within the region that are one hectare (2.5 acres) in size and greater. If you are planning to cut down or remove trees within a woodland area, you may need a permit from the Regional Municipality of Durham.
OEAC tree giveaway update
Due to overwhelming interest, this program has reached capacity and is no longer be accepting registrations. Those who will be receiving trees will be contacted by the City. We thank you for your interest.