GREEN STREETS FUNDING DEADLINE APPROACHING

Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist, PR4600A

DON’T DELAY

DEADLINE TO APPLY TO THE

TD GREEN STREETS PROGRAM

IS JANUARY 10, 2014

The TD Green Streets program is the flagship of Tree Canada. It was established in 1994. It has already funded 479 urban forestry initiatives.

Who can apply? Canadian Municipalities, First Nations and Business Improvement Areas in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.

Funding? Projects can apply for up to $15,000 for their project.

Project Types:

1. Innovative urban forest planning

2. Single tree and forest stand innovation demonstration projects

3. Policy and best management practices workshops

4. Outreach and educational activities on innovative practices including arboricultural practices

5. Innovative management tools to protect and maintain the urban forest

6. Innovative urban design which showcases “green infrastructure” using trees, shrubs and other plants as an integral part of urban design such that the environmental health and quality of life for communities in maximized.

7. Innovative planting techniques

Tree Canada offers a wide range of other funding programs including:

1. Greening Canada’s School grounds

2. Operation Releaf

3. Edible Tree Projects – deadline February 21, 2014

They also offer a range of other awareness, reforestation and tree planting programs. Their website is an amazing source of information,

For details on the TD Green Streets Program and all their other projects visit their site by clicking here.

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