Tool: Tree planting plan template

Are you ready to grow your community’s canopy? This tool will guide you through the process of developing a plan for your tree planting project to ensure tree survivability and contribute to greater local environmental and social impacts. This tool is vital for those looking to establish a successful tree planting initiative as it will help you visualize your tree planting goals.  

What will this template help you accomplish?

Develop a strategic plan: Learn how to create a well-organized tree planting plan that aligns with community goals and environmental best practices. 

Maximize impact: Understand what information is needed to choose the right species and location for planting trees and how to build maintenance strategies to ensure your trees thrive and benefit your community for generations. 

Set clear goals and objectives: Define measurable outcomes for your tree planting initiative and understand the benefits it will bring to your community.  

Who is this resource for? 

The tree planting plan template is designed for: 

Municipal staff: The template provides a strategic framework that will help municipal staff and departments such as planning, public works and parks and recreation align their tree planting project with broader community development goals.  

Project partners collaborating with municipalities: The template provides project partners working with municipalities with clear guidelines to align their efforts with municipalities’ goals and help them create a strong plan.

Download the tree planting plan template

This resource was created in partnership by Tree Canada and FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada.