To enhance the health and integrity of the environment through tree planting and sustainable management of Ontario’s forests.

To increase the forested landscape of Ontario’s private lands – through the support and promotion of tree planting programs and by working with partners, government, associations and sponsors.

Trees Ontario is committed to the following guiding principles and encourages its partners to adopt these principles:

• To promote the use and application of scientifically-based forestry practices for sound forest establishment and management.
• Pesticides will not be used unless necessary to ensure the survival of forests.
• To continue to establish and foster partnerships with agencies, associations and sponsors interested in the sustainable management of Ontario’s forests.
• To promote the importance of long-term planning to ensure the success of reforestation efforts.
• To promote forest establishment at a landscape level in order to maximize ecological and social benefits.
• To promote the use of native species appropriate for the site and local conditions.
• To promote the importance of species diversity in maintaining ecological processes.