Vouchers Available for Tree Planting in St. John's

Residents of St. John's can now avail of the Residential Re-Leaf program. The program aims to expand St. John’s urban forest by encouraging property owners to plant trees on their property.

Residents can apply for a $200 voucher towards the purchase of a tree to plant on their property. There are 150 vouchers available.

Applications can be submitted directly by filling out an online form. An alternate format is available to submit via email at pwadmin@stjohns.ca or in person at Access St. John’s on the first floor of City Hall during business hours 8 a.m. to 4 pm. Monday to Friday. Forms are also available in person at Access St. John’s.

Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, May 24. Eligible applications will be entered into a draw. Successful applicants will receive their voucher by mail in late June.

Since 2019, the City has distributed over 600 vouchers to St. John’s residents resulting in hundreds of trees planted on homeowner properties.