County of Brant invites your feedback to help inform the Community Forest Strategy

Trees are more than just beautiful - they’re essential. They clean the air, cool our communities, support wildlife, and make our neighbourhoods healthier and more vibrant. The Community Forest Strategy will help the County of Brant plan for the future of our trees and green spaces in urban and rural areas, and we want your input!

What is a Community Forest?

Brant’s Community Forest includes all the trees and green spaces across the County - on both public and private land. That means not just forests and trails, but also trees in parks, along roads, in cemeteries, on farmland, and even in your own backyard.

Together, these trees make up a living system that supports the environment, our health, and the overall beauty and well-being of our communities.

Why are we creating a Community Forest Strategy?

As our County grows, we want to make sure we’re protecting and enhancing this important natural asset. The Community Forest Strategy will guide how we care for, grow, and protect our trees now and in the future.

Our vision is a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient forest system that supports the social, environmental, and economic health of the County of Brant.

Your feedback will help shape the strategy. Whether you love to hike, care about the environment, plant trees in your yard, or simply enjoy a shady street—your input matters.

Engage with us

Help shape our Community Forest Strategy by completing our Community Forest Survey online.  

Prefer a printed survey? Stop by the main County of Brant Customer Service locations to pick up a copy. 

You can also complete the survey over the phone by calling 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268) or 1.855.44BRANT (1.855.442.7268).

Survey closes Friday, May 16, 2025.

Questions?

For more information about the Community Forest Strategy, including a list of FAQs, visit the Community Forest Strategy webpage.