Tree Planting
ERCA is widely recognized for its forestry program. Since our inception, we’ve planted more than 6 million trees in the Essex Region. Trees provide natural habitat for wildlife, protect soil from eroding, and improve water quality. Trees can improve home values, and if planted in strategic locations, can reduce heating and cooling requirements.
Spring 2025 Tree Program
Ordering window opening soon. Please visit us again on December 1st
Please note that seedling orders must be received by Friday, January 26th, 2024, and large stock orders must be received by Friday, March 7th, 2025. Use the Seedling and Large Stock order forms below.
Please visit this page in the fall of 2024 for the ordering of your Spring 2025 Trees!
Tree Planting Options
Projects can range from 1 acre in size to much larger restoration projects. Qualifying landowners can also purchase trees each spring to plant themselves, or consider our full service program.
Landowner
Grant Program
ERCA has a comprehensive Landowner Grant Program for landowners wishing to plant 500 tree or more with grants at the 75% and 90% funding rate.
Become a Partner In Sustainability
We are inviting business partners, big and small, to consider making a donation per unit of your product or service to support tree planting and restoration in our region.
Partners in Sustainability is also intended as a way for individuals to to reduce their carbon footprints by planting trees in our region. A donation of $5 will plant one native seedling tree at a restoration site, allowing individuals and families to take climate action and reduce their carbon impacts through local tree planting efforts. Click here for more details.
Tree Planting FAQ's
Below are a few informative PDFs to assist with planting seedlings, and balled and bare root trees