Small Landscape Elements Subsidy

The small landscape elements subsidy helps landowners in rural areas plant or restore landscape features on their property. Municipalities and provinces provide this funding to improve the quality of the rural landscape, support biodiversity, and preserve cultural-historical values. Eligible landscape elements include hedgerows, tree lines, pollard willows, woodland edges, and ponds.

If you own a farm or other property in a rural area, you can apply for this subsidy to cover part of the costs of planting or restoring these elements. The subsidy typically covers materials and planting costs, sometimes including maintenance for the first years. Requirements vary by municipality and province, but most require that the landscape elements are maintained for a minimum period after planting.