Planting native trees where we live, work and play.

Who We Are.

Trees for Life is a national charity with a mission to create a healthier, happier Canada by planting native trees where we live, work and play.

  • Our roots are in the highly successful Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign and GrandTrees Climate Solutions projects, which raised over $12.4 million and enabled the planting of over 2 million trees. We were inspired to expand our mission nationwide, as Trees for Life.

  • Trees for Life takes the learning from the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign and GrandTrees Climate Solutions to plant trees with community-based organizations where Canadians live, work and play. As a trusted partner in the Federal Government's 2 Billion Trees program, we launched in 2021 with $2 million in seed funding from that program, matched by our generous donors. We are committed to increasing the leafy canopy in communities across the country, and in doing so, helping Canada to meet its 2040 net-zero carbon emissions goal.

  • The impact of climate change on our families and the planet is deeply worrying. Planting trees is one of the most accessible ways we can combat the impacts of a warming planet. Trees reduce flooding and fire, clean our air and water, even positively impact our physical and mental health by their presence. Countless tree-planting organizations do incredible work throughout Canada. They are the experts when it comes to their communities’ tree-planting needs. Through your support, Trees for Life increases what these organizations can accomplish by securing resources, expertise, funding and networks for them. Together we are better!

  • We bridge gaps, provide resources and connect tree-planting organizations, including other ENGOs, industry, civic organizations, individuals, Indigenous communities, and all levels of Government. We will work with anyone who shares our goals and values.

  • Through the support of Landscape Ontario, we have built key relationships with professional nurseries, growers, and planters. These relationships ensure we have access to healthy tree stock, the right equipment, local expertise and the right people. In many cases, we receive significant discounts on products and services, maximizing the impact of every dollar donated.

  • Trees provide a tangible benefit to our present and our future. Find out how trees help us fight climate change and protect future generations.

What We Do.

Helping to plant the right trees in the right places. Trees for Life inspires, funds and supports community-led tree-planting groups. 

Your Impact

We believe in transparency. Your contribution can be seen in our progress year by year as we strive to bring the best value through strategic investment in the world we live. View and download our financials and yearly review by clicking the links below. To learn more about how we help communities plant more trees and our impact, click here.

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