Total Burn Ban in Effect!

Due to increased fire risk from dry weather and high temperatures, the Selwyn Fire Department has issued a Total Burn Ban, effective immediately until further notice. All burn permits are now void.

Prohibited:
• Yard waste and brush burning
• Campfires and bonfires
• Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and chimineas
• Agricultural burns
• Fireworks

Burning conditions can change at any time. Residents must verify the current conditions prior to burning. To do this, please call the Fire Department at 705-292-7282 or check Facebook.

Updated: 4:30 PM on Monday, August 11, 2025

The 2025 ReLeaf Program aims to restore and enhance the Township’s tree canopy on private properties. This initiative supports community-wide environmental stewardship and addresses tree loss caused by the March 2025 Ice Storm.

What’s New in 2025?

  • 600 native trees available for residents building on previous successful ReLeaf campaigns.
  • Species available are Red Oak, Swamp Oak, Red Maple, Silver Maple and Sugar Maple, which are native to Ontario and are prioritized for biodiversity and storm resilience.
  • Trees are FREE, thanks to support from Hydro One's Ice Storm Recovery Grant.

How It Works

  1. Registration opens Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM. A link will be available at that time on this webpage.
    • Available only to Selwyn Township residents.
    • One tree per property.
    • Residents may choose the species of tree they prefer on a first come, first serve basis.
  2. Once registration has closed, those who were successful will be provided with pick-up information via email.
    • Tree pick-up will take place in the Fall
  3. At the time of pick-up, planting and aftercare instructions will be provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size are the ReLeaf trees?

Unless otherwise noted, the trees will be a 2-gallon container size, which is a little larger than an ice cream pail. They can stand anywhere from three to five feet tall depending on the species and growing conditions at the nursery.

How do I pick up my ReLeaf Tree?

Once registration has closed, successful registrants will be provided with the date and place of the pickup.

These trees are easy to transport and should fit into a regular-sized car. We will have volunteers on hand to help you load them. The trees can be messy, especially if they’ve been recently watered, so we recommend lining your car floor or trunk with a tarp or blanket.

What if I miss the tree pick-up date? 

Selwyn Township cannot hold trees past the designated pickup date as we do not have a central storage facility to bring them to. If trees are not collected, those on the waitlist to receive a tree will be contacted.



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