This voluntary program is intended to help citizens who want to remove and replace a tree on their property that bears fruits or nuts that attract wildlife. This program is part of the District’s ongoing efforts to reduce human/wildlife conflict. This program provides $125 for each attractant tree replaced with a non attractant tree on a first come first served basis while funds remain.
WildSafeBC runs a complimentary program called the Elk Valley Fruit Tree Removal Subsidy Program to subsidize the removal of attractant trees. For more information on that program please contact the program coordinator at fernie@wildsafebc.com or 250-430-3493.
Application guide
To apply for this grant you will need to do the following:
- Email planning@sparwood.ca with the following information:
- Your name and contact details and mailing address
- The civic address of your property where the tree is to be removed and replaced.
- A description of where on the property the tree is located.
- The common or scientific name of the tree(s) being removed (eg: apple tree or malus domestica)
- The common or scientific name of the proposed replacement tree(s). The replacement tree(s) cannot bear fruit or nuts.
- Once this is submitted the District will review the information and provide preliminary approval of the grant. The grant is provided once the attractant tree is removed and the new tree installed. To demonstrate removal and replacement please email planning@sparwood.ca and attach the following:
- A photo of the tree(s) to be removed
- A photo of the stump/hole of the removed tree(s)
- A picture of the installed replacement tree(s).
- Upon receipt of the information outlined in step 2, the District will process a cheque and mail it to the recipient of the grant.
- We ask grant recipients to provide us with feedback on the program so that we can make improvements to it in the future.
For more information on living with wildlife visit https://sparwood.ca/residents/wildlife/.
Post Date: July 25, 2022 | Category: News & Updates