How A Tree for My Neighbourhood works
Our campaign was created to make it easier for urban populations to purchase and plant trees thanks to attractive prices and local deliveries. Thanks to the campaign, over 32,000 trees have been planted across the Island since 2013.
Twice a year, through the Regroupement des éco-quartiers (REQ) and the Société de verdissement du Montréal métropolitain (Soverdi), the A Tree for My Neighbourhood campaign invites residents of Montreal and neighbouring municipalities to plant trees on their property and enjoy the many benefits they bring.
Participating is easy: homeowners and tenants can shop for their trees online, directly on this website. Their order will then be available in mid-June for the spring campaign and mid-October for the fall campaign and can be picked up at drop-off points or delivered and planted depending on the options offered by their Éco-quartier.
This wonderful initiative is made possible thanks to the Regroupement des éco-quartiers and financial support from the cities of Montreal, Côte-Saint-Luc, Pincourt and Kirkland, as well as the Government of Canada and the participation of members of the Alliance Forêt Urbaine.
The A Tree for My Neighbourhood campaign is part of a global effort to increase the tree cover on the Island of Montreal, under the Montreal Climate Plan.
The campaign’s organizers
Regroupement des éco-quartiers (REQ)
The REQ is a network of community organizations working throughout the Montreal area. The 17 Éco-quartiers support many local sustainable development projects, citizen initiatives and environmental education work. The organization is involved in projects such as composting, drinking water conservation, urban agriculture and environmental awareness. Throughout the year, local Éco-quartiers serve 90% of Montrealers residing in 16 of the 19 boroughs, representing nearly 1.5 million citizens.
Société de verdissement du Montréal métropolitain (Soverdi)
The Société de verdissement du Montréal métropolitain (Soverdi) is an NPO that implements urban greening strategies to significantly increase the urban forest to improve the health and quality of life of the population. Since 2012, more than 130,000 trees have been planted on private and commercial land in Montreal with the collaboration of members of the Alliance Forêt Urbaine and the support of the City of Montreal and urban forest leaders.
