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Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes
Clarington, Ontario, Canada
Report municipal-tree problems to Clarington Public Works. Rural roadside planting, larger-area Durham Trees planting and LEAF backyard planting are different programs with different scopes.
Key information
Report municipal-tree problems to Clarington Public Works. Rural roadside planting, larger-area Durham Trees planting and LEAF backyard planting are different programs with different scopes.
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Municipal-tree responsibility
Public Works maintains boulevard and roadside trees and trees in municipal parks and facilities. For a dead, diseased, overgrown or damaged municipal tree, submit Service Clarington or call 905-623-3379 extension 2661.
Staff assess whether to trim, remove or replace the tree. Do not treat submitting a request as approval to do work yourself. Woodland tree removal may also require a Region of Durham permit under the local tree-protection framework.
Sources: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
Choose the right planting scale
Trees for Rural Roads provides free trees to rural residents for planting on private land along municipal roads. It is not an offer of an unrestricted free ornamental tree for every urban garden.
Durham Trees supports private landowners planting at least two acres with a minimum 500 native trees. Conservation Authority contacts depend on location. The source’s regional forest-cover goal has an undated forward-looking period, so no claim is made that the target was met or is a new 2026 deadline.
Sources: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
Backyard support and dated notices
LEAF provides subsidized tree and shrub planting with an arborist consultation, selection help, planting or delivery, and care resources. Check its current intake and quote rather than assuming the program is free.
The municipal page retains 2021 ash-replacement plans and a projected 2022 spongy-moth notice. These are historical context, not current work schedules or a verified 2026 outbreak. This guide does not repeat them as upcoming events.
Sources: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
Quick reference
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipal-tree contact | 905-623-3379 extension 2661 |
| Rural Roads scope | Private rural land along municipal roads |
| Durham Trees scale | At least two acres and 500 native trees |
| Backyard route | LEAF subsidized planting |
| Woodland removal | Regional permit may be required |
| Old dated notices | 2021 and 2022, not a current forecast |
Sources: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
Steps to follow
- Identify ownership
Confirm municipal tree or private planting/removal task.
- Select route
Choose roadside, larger-area or backyard support.
- Confirm
Ask the relevant program for current intake and approval.
Sources: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
Questions and answers
Who maintains municipal boulevard trees?
Clarington Public Works.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
How can I report a dead municipal tree?
Use Service Clarington or 905-623-3379 extension 2661.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
Does a request mean I can remove the tree myself?
No. Staff assess the work.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
May woodland removal need another permit?
Yes. A Region of Durham permit may be required.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
What is Trees for Rural Roads for?
Trees on private rural land along municipal roads.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
Is that a general free urban backyard-tree offer?
No.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
What minimum planting area does Durham Trees describe?
Two acres.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
How many native trees does that route require?
At least 500.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
What does LEAF support include?
Arborist consultation, species selection, planting or delivery and care resources.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information
Are the page’s 2021 and 2022 notices new 2026 forecasts?
No. They are dated historical notices.
Source: Official Clarington municipal trees and subsidized planting routes information