Tree Power is back in Stratford! (media release, March 2, 2023)

Festival Hydro, the City of Stratford Energy and Environment Advisory Committee, and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) have once again partnered to make native hardwood trees available and affordable for residents of Stratford! The Festival Hydro Tree Power program launched in 2021 and was extremely well received with trees selling out quickly.

“Tree Power is a great way for residents of Stratford to plant native trees in their yards. These trees will provide many benefits including reduced cooling costs, clean air, water purification, and improved biodiversity,” said Robert Davies, UTRCA Forestry and Restoration Supervisor.

There are eight tree species available: Autumn Blaze Maple, Autumn Fantasy Maple, Basswood, Black Cherry, Hackberry, Paper Birch, Red Oak, and Tulip Tree. These species were selected as they are well suited to the area. Residents are asked to purchase only one tree per property so that as many people can benefit from the program as possible.

Tree orders will open online on March 7 at 10 am, at www.festivalhydrotreepower.ca. The trees will be available for pick up in Stratford on Saturday, April 1.

Please visit www.festivalhydrotreepower.ca for more information.

Photos available: here.