Help/FAQ

About ScouTrees

• Where do you plant?

  Scout Trees planting projects will be located in the Western, Central, and Eastern regions of Canada.

• When will you plant?

  Planting will begin in the fall of 2024. 

• How do Groups receive their money?

  Groups will be paid by Scouts Canada via direct deposit. As part of the registration to participate, your Group will need to submit their updated banking information. This is not applicable if you have already updated your information for previous fundraising campaigns. Groups will be paid out within a month of the campaigns’ wrap. An income statement which includes customers, items purchased, Group profits, NOLB allocations, Section totals and Youth’s sales will be sent to registered fundraising coordinators in the month following the campaign’s wrap.

• Who is Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFT)?

  CFT is a social enterprise that provides nature-based climate solutions enabled through its Smart Forest™ Portal, catalyzing business, organizations, and individuals to address their environmental impact and enhance their climate literacy. CFT Smart Forests promote biodiversity, are maintained and measured using the latest forest intelligence technology and will never be clearcut. This Canadian-made strategy safeguards investments against climate risks, offering a turn-key approach to a sustainable future through reforestation and afforestation initiatives.

• How do I allocate my order to a specific Group?

  At checkout, customers can select their preferred Group/ Section/Committee from a drop-down menu. Please ensure the correct name has been selected as some Groups share similar names.*Note: this is only available to those Groups who have previously registered by completing the Registration Form found here...

  https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5c606f1ddda2478f96a55d7ee84a2891

• What if I cannot find my preferred Group on the list?

  Please contact trees@scouts.ca and we will fix the problem ASAP!

• Where can I direct my questions?

  All questions pertaining to the Sales Dashboard, youth and Group allocations should be directed to trees@scouts.ca. All questions pertaining to forests and planting should be directed to grow@canadasforesttrust.ca.

• How do I select a specific youth’s name that I wish to credit my order to?

  At checkout, customers can add the youth’s first and last name to their order by filling out the required field. 

• When placing an order, do you have to choose a Group or youth?

  No, you do not. You can select the “I do not want to choose a Scout Group” button and your order will be credited to Scouts Canada National. 

• How do I view the Dashboard to follow my Group’s sales?

  Once you register your group, you will be sent an e-mail with a link to register yourself for the dashboard. No need to reach out unless the e-mail does not show up within 5 business days.

• What percentage of the revenue goes to Groups and to NOLB?

  Groups will receive about 35% of the retail price as profit. In addition, 5% of sales will go to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) campaign, which provides children and youth from low-income families with the opportunity to participate in Scouting.

• Where can I purchase this years Scoutrees crest?

  Visit the Scout Shop to purchase your 2024 Scoutrees Crest.