NEWS RELEASE
PERTH COUNTY
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The Perth County Stewardship Program is back for a second yearto support tree-planting projects and forest management plans across the region. Starting Nove. 1, 2024 eligible applicants including private landowners and community groups, can apply for funding online through the County’s website.
The Stewardship Program includes three streams: a Landowner Stream, Community Stream, and Woodlot Stream. Each stream is geared towards different tree planting projects such as forest rehabilitation, windbreaks, stream buffers, and forest health check-ups. These projects contribute to the resiliency of natural and agricultural lands across Perth County.
“The first year of the Stewardship Program was overwhelmingly successful. The program supported 35 landowners and community groups in planting 14,955 trees, and completing 1 forest management plan,” said Hannah Cann, Resiliency and Stewardship Coordinator for Perth County. “We look forward to continuing to support stewards of natural and agricultural lands in Perth County in 2025”.
Following the success of the inaugural year, the County has pledged $100,000 to the 2025 program intake. The 2025 Program Guide launched today, and applicants are encouraged to review the guide for tips on preparing an application. Landowners who are unsure if their project is eligible are encouraged to contact staff to discuss opportunities for their land or community group.
Perth County is committed to cultivating a greener future through supporting stewardship initiatives across the region. Applications to the 2025 Stewardship Program will open on November 1st, 2024. Applications must be received by January 3rd, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-February 2025.
For more information about the program, and to access application forms, visit www.perthcounty.ca/Stewardship.
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