Surrey, B.C. \u2013 The City of Surrey\u2019s highly popular $20 tree sales return this summer, giving residents an affordable way to add trees to their properties while helping grow Surrey\u2019s urban forest. The first online sale opens Aug. 18 at 9 a.m., with pickup scheduled for Sept. 13 at the Surrey Operations Centre. The second will open Sept. 29 with a pickup date of Oct. 25.<\/p>\n
\u201cTrees planted today will benefit Surrey for decades to come,\u201d said Mayor Brenda Locke. \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see so many residents take part in this program, with more than 25,000 trees purchased since it began. These affordable sales make it easy for people to beautify their properties while helping build a greener, healthier and more resilient city.\u201d<\/p>\n
A thousand trees will be available during each sale on a first-come, first-served basis, and they often sell out quickly. To help more Surrey households participate, the purchase limit has been set to two trees per sale.<\/p>\n
\u201cFall is one of the best times to plant trees, and the City\u2019s tree sale program is a meaningful and effective way for residents to help protect and grow Surrey\u2019s urban forest,\u201d said Rob Landucci, urban forestry manager. \u201cMore than half of Surrey\u2019s tree canopy is located on private property, so homeowner participation plays an important role in growing and protecting our urban forest.\u201d<\/p>\n
Residents can choose from a variety of fruit and ornamental trees, including apple, cherry, plum, dogwood, maple, and magnolia. Trees offered are selected for their popularity with residents, suitability for Surrey\u2019s climate, and ability to support local biodiversity.<\/p>\n