Trees in Toronto

Manage trees on your property. Learn more about getting a Permit to Injure or Remove Trees.

 

Trees work hard. They absorb water, clean the air, provide shade, reduce erosion, flooding and wind tunnels, and decrease heating and cooling costs. Maintenance is important for the health of trees. You can request the City manage trees on street allowances:

Tree Planting

Help increase Toronto's existing tree canopy cover from 27% to 40%.

Forest Management

Learn how you can help and what to expect when forest management operations are happening in your area.

Tree & Ravine Protection

Learn how to protect trees when doing work that may injure them.

Storm Damage to Trees

Learn what to do when trees are damaged by a storm.