Vaasa is giving away free tree saplings to residents

One sapling will be given per family member, and the trees must be planted on your own property. The available species are spruce, pine, and silver birch. The number of saplings is limited.

The ‘A tree for every resident’ project began in spring 2024 and will run until the end of 2027. Its purpose is to support the city’s aim of achieving climate neutrality during the 2020s.

A total of 70,000 trees will be planted as part of the project, meaning approximately 17,500 saplings will be planted each year. The city is inviting residents, communities, and companies to join the planting effort by distributing free tree saplings.

Residents play a key role in the success of the Green Leaf year

Vaasa has been named a European Green Leaf city for 2026, offering a unique opportunity to showcase the city’s climate and environmental efforts.

The impact of the Green Leaf year will be driven by collaboration: active involvement from residents, their ideas, and everyday actions are at its heart. Every Vaasa resident can take part in building a more sustainable future, whether through saving energy, recycling, or participating in events.

Read more:

• A tree for every resident – join the tree-planting campaign (in Finnish)