Sophie Demers

LJI Reporter

Chelsea reminds residents that this season is a great time to plant trees, especially with their tree planting initiative. The municipality’s greening initiative provides financial support for purchasing and planting native trees on private property.

The native tree planting initiative refunds the costs (up to $200) of planting native trees on a Chelsea property. Eligible expenses include the purchase of trees, material costs such as soil, compost, stakes and mulch, and planting costs, if applicable.

The initiative is in line with the municipality’s Strategic Plan 2040: Nature and Environment, Climate Change Adaptation Plan, and Tree Policy. Chelsea states that planting trees helps reduce heat islands, helps control water runoff, and benefits shorelines as well as improving the mental health of residents.

Permitted trees include white birch, white spruce, yellow birch, black spruce, bur oak, white pine, white oak, red pine, red oak, jack pine, red maple, hemlock, sugar maple, balsam fir, American beech, Tamarack, and American hophornbeam.

Residents are encouraged to read the eligibility requirements before making any purchases. More details can be found on the Chelsea website: https://www.chelsea.ca