Community Stewardship
Long-term care for our urban forests starts after the trees are planted. Our stewardship programs empower volunteers, neighbourhoods, and partners to help young trees thrive.
What Is Community Stewardship?
Tree planting is only the beginning. Stewardship is the essential care that ensures young trees survive, grow, and strengthen London’s urban forest for generations.
Our stewardship teams support the health of newly planted trees through watering, mulching, invasive species removal, monitoring, and community education. By working together, we help trees establish strong roots and create greener, healthier neighbourhoods.
Why Stewardship Matters
- Young trees need care in their first 3–5 years to survive drought, heat, and soil stress.
- Healthy trees strengthen neighbourhoods by improving air quality, cooling streets, and supporting biodiversity.
- Community involvement builds ownership and long-term environmental leadership.
- Stewardship reduces maintenance costs and increases the success of planting investments.
