Backyard Tree Planting Program
To grow and sustain the urban forest by providing quality services and programs that engage communities.
LEAF is a non-profit organization that teaches people about trees and gets them excited about the urban forest. We plant native species in backyards and public spaces while engaging citizens in urban forest stewardship through planting, education and training. We envision healthy, vibrant communities where everyone values and cares for the urban forest. Over the past decade, interest in the Backyard Tree Planting Program has flourished as private property tree plantings have gained recognition for the role they play in achieving urban forest strategies. The BYTP is now offered in Toronto, York Region and several municipalities in Durham Region.
The goal of enhancing livability by protecting and improving the urban forest remains the driving force at LEAF, and we continue to seek new opportunities to build resilience and improve communities, one tree at a time.