Caring for our urban forest

Trees in Calgary

Caring for our urban forest.

Trees play a vital role in keeping Calgary healthy and livable. By protecting and caring for public trees and helping Calgarians plant and look after trees on their own properties, we’re building a stronger tree canopy that cools our neighbourhoods, cleans our air, supports local wildlife, and contributes to a more resilient city for future generations.

Calgary’s tree canopy coverage is 9.62% as measured in 2024. This includes trees planted on both public and private property. The City is working to grow and expand our tree canopy coverage to 16%.

Featured pages

  • Tree Planting Programs

    Programs to help grow Calgary’s tree canopy to 16 per cent on both public and private land. By prioritizing areas with lower tree canopy coverage, we're working toward a more equitable distribution of trees across the city.

  • Branching Out

    Tree planting partnerships to increase trees on private land.

    Programs include the popular annual residential homeowner program and the commercial/industrial landowner and condominium board program.

  • Privately-owned trees

    Find everything you need to know if you have trees on your property.

  • Unique trees in Calgary

    Thinking of planting a tree? Check out these unique ideas on what to plant on YouTube.

Caring for Calgary's trees

Programs and bylaws

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