About Town & Grove

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Town & Grove covers the practical side of urban tree planting in Canada — the questions that come up when a resident submits a planting request, when a community group wants to organize a tree event, or when a property owner needs to understand municipal permit requirements before removing a tree.

What this site covers

The focus is on three interconnected areas:

• Species selection — Which native and adapted tree species are suitable for Canadian urban conditions, including climate zone compatibility, salt tolerance, and root space requirements.
• Municipal permit processes — How Canadian municipalities regulate tree planting and removal on both public and private land, and how these processes vary across provinces and cities.
• Community canopy initiatives — How neighbourhood groups, non-profit organizations, and municipal forestry departments collaborate on canopy expansion, and what these efforts involve in practice.

Approach

Content on this site is written in a descriptive, informational style. It draws on publicly available information from municipal governments, provincial and federal agencies, and established arboricultural sources. The site does not endorse specific companies or commercial products.

Urban forestry is a regulated field in Canada, and decisions about planting, pruning, or removing trees — particularly on public land or trees protected by bylaw — should involve qualified professionals and, where required, formal permit processes. The information here is intended to explain how these processes work, not to substitute for professional advice.

Disclaimer

Municipal bylaws, approved species lists, permit requirements, and program details change over time. The information on this site reflects general principles and examples current at the time of publication. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant municipality before beginning any tree-related work.

Image credits

Photographs used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Attribution is provided in image captions where space allows.