Speak up to Protect Toronto's Trees!

Toronto's urban forest is irreplaceable. These trees bring shade, clean air, flood protection, climate benefits, and health benefits.

As our summers get hotter and rainfall intensifies, we will need these trees even more. But plantable land for new trees in Toronto is decreasing every year and turning into pavement. That's why we need stronger protections for existing trees, including on private land, which hosts over 50% of Toronto's urban forest.

Toronto City Council will be updating their tree protection bylaw. Hearing from supporters will help shift them in the right direction and protect hundreds of thousands more trees across Toronto.

A mature tree removes up to 70 times more pollution than a new tree, and stores far more carbon. Once a large tree is cut, we lose an important piece of city infrastructure which takes decades to replace.

Sign this petition to support strong tree protection now!