RRCA ENCOURAGES TREE PLANTING EFFORTS IN WATERSHED

Cornwall, ON - The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is once again proud to offer watershed residents the opportunity to beautify their property with a variety of conifers as well as deciduous trees and shrubs. All seedlings are indigenous species often unavailable at local nurseries.

Tree seedlings come in multiples of ten per species and must be ordered before the March 31st deadline. In total, 27 species are available this year and includes conifer trees such as White Spruce and White Pine, deciduous trees like Black Walnut and Butternut, and even deciduous shrubs such as Serviceberry and Black Chokeberry. All species are reasonably priced and sell between $0.81 - $1.75 each.

Order your tree seedlings through the RRCA Tree Seedling Program using the online form at http://www.rrca.on.ca, or by calling Josianne Sabourin of the Raisin Region Conservation Authority at 613-938-3611 extension 221.