The Canadian Government has funded the future of forest growth in Oshawa with $560,860 for two tree-planting projects across the city.
Announced in May 2024, Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) will support the planting of at least 1.2 million new trees across Canada by the end of March 2031 while offering funding, resources and coaching to communities.
Through one project, 600 large-caliper trees were planted in fall 2025, with an additional 1,000 tree plantings this year in parks and greenspaces across the city, including priority areas impacted by Emerald Ash Borer and recent canopy loss, said a city statement.
Tree species were carefully selected to enhance climate resilience and biodiversity, with varieties including Red Oak, Kentucky Coffeetree and others.
Through the other project, 40 large-caliper trees were planted at Rotary Park.
“Through this funding, more than 1,600 new trees are being planted across our great City of Oshawa, helping expand tree canopy coverage, increase biodiversity and create healthier, greener spaces for residents to enjoy for generations to come,” said Mayor Dan Carter.
The new plantings will expand Oshawa’s urban tree canopy, increase biodiversity, improve air quality, create valuable habitat for birds and pollinators and strengthen the long-term health and resilience of the city’s urban forest. This project also advances tree equity by improving access to the environmental, health and social benefits of trees across neighbourhoods throughout the community.