Frequently asked questions about the Trees for Tomorrow Program.

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• I heard about a program Trees for Tomorrow…. What is this program? Explain.

Through the Trees for Tomorrow program, the province and its partners will plant one million trees every year for the next five years (2008-2012). It’s all part of part of Kyoto and Beyond — the province’s action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2012.

To deliver this program, the Province of Manitoba – Department of Conservation (MC) has partnered with the Manitoba Forestry Association (MFA) — a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to public education about trees and forests.
 

• Who is eligible for these trees?

White spruce tree seedlings (in tree care bags) will be given free to the public (limit of ten per person).  Look for distribution centres and displays at various events around the province (such as Arbour Day, Earth Day, Clean Air Day and National Forest Week celebrations).

Small-scale planting projects (under five acres/two hectares) for schools, municipalities, private landowners and non-profit organizations

Large-scale plantings (over five acres/two hectares) on private, municipal, First Nations and Crown lands

Please note, these trees are not available for commercials purposes (Christmas tree growing, landscape sales,  etc.) 

• How do I know if I’m eligible?

Review the information available on the websites listed below and complete and submit an application form.  Staff from the program will contact you. 

• What species am I entitled to? How many?

The intent is to plant native tree species and tree varieties which are well adapted to Manitoba’s climate. This will include pine, white and black spruce seedlings and hybrid poplar. Hybrid poplar is ideally suited for the goals of this project because it is fast growing for increased carbon sequestration and can be used for fibre production and, in some cases, biofuels.

Seedlings used for this program will be procured from the Pineland Forest Nursery and other regional tree nurseries and production facilities.

• How do I get an application?

For more information and application forms please visit the:
Manitoba Forestry Association website at www.mbforestryassoc.ca
or call 204-453-3182 or  
Manitoba Conservation’s website at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/forestry/index.html
or call 204-945-7989 in Winnipeg or Toll-free at 1-800-214-6497.  

• Where do I get my trees?

White spruce tree seedlings (in tree care bags) will be given free to the public at various events around the province, watch the website for a listing of these events.

Trees for small scale and large scale planting projects will be coordinated with the landowner based on the planting plan developed.  

• When can I get my free trees? Why can’t I get them today?

As we wish to ensure as many of the five million seedlings survive as is possible we want to maximize your chances of success.  For that reason, trees will be available only during the tree planting season (April – September) annually.  Most of the trees which will be distributed next summer (2009) have not finished growing yet so are not available at this time.

• Is there a cost for the trees? If so how much?

 The seedlings are free.  In addition, in most cases, based on the individual plan developed with the landowner, the other services required such as planting, site preparation or tending will be provided free as well.

• What is considered small scale/ large scale planting? 

Small Scale Plantings - Plantings of less than Five Acres (Two Hectares)
	Species Available:			Hybrid Poplar
	Timeframe Available:			May - June each year
	Eligible Types of Plantings:			Shelterbelt or Block Style Plantations
	Minimum Number of Cuttings:			500
	Program to Provide:			Cuttings
	Landowners to Provide:			Planting and maintenance for 15 years
Large Scale Plantings - Plantings of Five Acres (Two Hectares) or More
	Species Available:			Hybrid Poplar and Coniferous Stock
	Timeframe Available:			May - September each year
	Eligible Plantings:			Block Style Plantations
	Minimum Number of Seedlings:			5000 Seedlings/Cuttings
	Program to Provide:			Seedlings/Cuttings
				Note:  Assistance for planting and maintenance may be avialable but, will be
				determined on an individual project basis.

• Who’s going to plant these trees?

In most cases for the small scale projects the landowner or organization will do the planting (depending on the individual plan details).

For the the large scale projects – depending on the individual planting plan developed,  the Trees For Tomorrow Program will coordinate the tree plantings.

• How do I get my money to plant my tree? - Some people were under the impression that the province was going to pay them to purchase a tree for their yard.

 The Trees for Tomorrow Program will not reimburse landowners to purchase and plant trees in their yard.  The free White Spruce tree seedlings received through this program must be planted by the recipient, there will be no reimbursement for the planting!  But, as these trees are only 6 - 8 in (15 – 20 cm) tall, they are easily plantable with a basic shovel by following the tree care instruction on the seedling bag.

• Where I can I get more information about the Trees for Tomorrow program? Website? Printed documentation?

 For information and applications please visit the:

Manitoba Forestry Association website at www.mbforestryassoc.ca
or call 204-453-3182 or  
Manitoba Conservation’s website at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/forestry/index.html
or call 204-945-7989 in Winnipeg or Toll-free at 1-800-214-6497. 

• Is there any restriction on the trees provided? Like Christmas trees, landscape trees, etc?

These trees are not available for commercials purposes (Christmas tree growing,landscape sales, etc.).  Christmas tree stock can still be purchased through the MFA’s seedling sales program, please call 204-453-3182 for more information.