The City of Burlington is committed to preserving the health and longevity of our urban forest for future generations.
Our urban forest
Our urban forests cover more than 3,800 hectares with different tree species, ages and sizes. It includes wooded natural areas and hundreds of thousands of trees along roads, in parks, yards and other open spaces. Halton Region's Tree Bylaw regulates our urban forest areas.
Urban Forest Management Plan
Our Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) aims to:
- Encourage healthy and sustainable urban forests
- Improve tree health and diversity
- Minimize risks to the public
The UFMP reviews existing forest management practices and recommends improvements. This helps us be proactive with our urban forest management rather than reactive.
Burlington Honour Roll of Trees
Our Honour Roll of Trees recognizes large, rare and historically significant trees.
Trees on public property
Certain activities can damage trees on public property. Find out what types of activities are prohibited on or near public property trees.
Dealing with tree pests and diseases
Learn how we are increasing our urban forest's resiliency to different pests and diseases.
Tree planting and care
Learn how we choose which tree species to plant around the city and where to plant them.
Tree protection and preservation
See how our tree protection initiatives and standards protect and preserve our urban forest.
Tree Stump Removal
Learn when and where city tree stump removals will occur.