Perth County is now accepting applications for its Stewardship Program Spring 2027 intake.
The grant program "supports local landowners and community groups in enhancing the natural environment through projects focused on planting windbreaks, block plantings, forest restoration, forest health assessments, and community tree sale events," according to a statement on the county website.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as the program is very popular. Since 2024, the Stewardship Program has had 99 project applications, planted 28,429 trees, and 43 Kilometers of windbreaks across Perth County. The 2027 program offers 4 grant streams:
Forest Management Plan Stream – supporting management strategies of woodlots and woodlands.
Living Snow Fence Stream – supporting rural landowners planning trees in a road-parallel windbreaks.
Landowner Tree Planting Stream – supporting private landowners in tree planting projects.
Community Tree Planting Stream – supporting non-profit community groups with projects on public lands.
For more information, to request a copy of the 2027 Program Guide, or for assistance with your application, visit www.perthcounty.ca/stewardship.
