The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is proud to offer watershed residents the opportunity to beautify their property with a variety of conifers as well as deciduous trees and shrubs. Whether your goal is to plant a windbreak, provide wildlife habitat, improve the shoreline or simply add to existing landscape, this program is for you!
All seedlings are indigenous species unavailable at local nurseries. This bulk purchase by the RRCA allows for acquiring these trees on a cost-recovery basis—no long drives out of town, no excessive gas consumption and a reduction in your own carbon footprint.
“A very successful 2007–2008 pilot project made it clear that this initiative was very much appreciated,” according to RRCA Soil & Water Conservation Specialist Normand Genier. He went on to say that “seedlings were purchased by individuals, families as well as businesses for distribution to employees.” He added that “while some funding programs do exist, they are limited and not everyone meets the criteria.”
Tree seedlings come in multiples of 10 per species, and must be ordered in advance and picked up at the RRCA on Saturday, April 25, 2009 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (If absolutely necessary, alternative arrangements can be made to secure your order.) The helpful RRCA staff would be pleased to provide technical assistance, funding program information as well as tree-planting tips.
Improve your property, your community and your environment. Order your tree seedlings today at www.rrca.on.ca or by calling the Raisin Region Conservation Authority at 613-938-3611. Ask for Normand Genier at extension 229 or email him directly at normand@rrca.on.ca.
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