Community Treebate Program
PLEASE NOTE!
This is a list of trees and shrubs that the West Interlake Watershed District considers invasive or potentially invasive in Manitoba. Do not order any of these species for our Community Treebate Program. A rebate will not be provided for any plants of these species.
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If you have any questions, contact WIWD:
E. tech@wiwd.ca
T. (204) 762-5850
9 Main Street Lundar, MB
DO NOT PLANT THE INVASIVE SPECIES LISTED BELOW
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Norway Maple – Acer platanoides
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Tree of Heaven – Ailanthus altissima
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Common Barberry – Berberis vulgaris
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Oriental Bittersweet – Celastrus orbiculatus
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Autumn Olive – Eleagnus umbellate
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European fly Honeysuckle – Lonicera xylosteum
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Morrow’s Honeysuckle – Lonicera morrowii
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Tartarian Honeysuckle – Lonicera tartarica
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Amur Cork Tree – Phellodendron amurense
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European Buckthorn – Rhamnus cathartica
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Ural False Spirea – Sorbaria sorbifolia
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Tamarisk or Salt Cedar – Tamarisk spp.
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Siberian Elm – Ulmus pumila
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Amur Maple – Acer ginnala
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Japanese Barberry – Berberis thunbergii
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Russian Olive – Eleagnus angustifolia
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Winged Euonymus – Euonymus alatus
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Japanese Honeysuckle – Lonicera japonica
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Multiflora Rose – Rosa multiflora
Step 1
Order your trees from any supplier after September 1st, 2026
Ensure the variety is suited for your area
(WIWD boundary area is plant hardiness zone 3)
Step 2
Wait for your trees to arrive.
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Fall 2026
Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2026
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Spring/Fall 2027
April 1 - Oct. 31, 2027
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Step 3
Plant your trees in the applicable planting period! (and take pictures!)
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Fall 2026
Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2026
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Spring/Fall 2027
April 1 - Oct. 31, 2027
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Step 5
Submit...
1.TREEBATE FORM
2.ITEMIZED RECEIPT
3. PICTURES of the planted trees
Due by October 31st of the planting year to:
West Interlake Watershed District
Box# 732, 9 Main Street, Lundar, MB R0C 1Y0
T. 204.762.5850
W. www.wiwd.ca
Notice:
​The West Interlake Watershed District will be carrying out two simultaneous Community Treebate Programs starting September 1st 2026.
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If you did not participate (receive a rebate) for a 2026 Community Treebate application, you may participate in both the 2026 Fall Planting and the 2027 Spring & Fall Planting programs (eligible for up to $80.00 in rebate for each).
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If you have already received a rebate for a 2026 Community Treebate application, then you may only apply for the 2027 Spring & Fall Planting.
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Programming is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Program is subject to available funds, and may be discontinued without notice.
2026 Fall Planting
I did not participate (receive a rebate) for a 2026 Community Treebate application.
I will purchase my trees after Sept.01, 2026 and receive & plant between Sept.01 - Oct.31, 2026.
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This program is currently closed. Please check back again on September 1st, 2025.
Program Overview
This program will allow residents to purchase trees and shrubs from the supplier of their choice, with opportunity for mail order shipping, in an effort to provide fair program accessibility to everyone.
Program Details
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This program covers the cost of trees and shrubs ONLY.
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Residents within the WIWD boundaries are eligible to apply. Contact the WIWD to ensure you are within the boundaries.
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Rebate forms will only be accepted with an accompanying copy of an ITEMIZED RECEIPT & PICTURES that prove planting of the purchased trees.
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All trees/shrubs must be planted within the WIWD boundaries to qualify for rebate.
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Once all requirements are reached and application is submitted, the WIWD will issue a cheque (maximum $80.00) rebate to successful applicants.
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One rebate per resident/household per year. Businesses are not eligible to apply.
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Programming is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Program is subject to available funds, and may be discontinued without notice.
Where can I order my trees?
We’ve listed a few suppliers to help you get started, but you can buy your trees and shrubs from any supplier.
