The Woodland Trust – Free Tree Packs
The Woodland Trust want to make sure everybody in the UK has the chance to plant a tree. So, they’re giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools, youth and community groups. Applications are now open for tree packs to be delivered in November. Applications will close on 28th August [...]
Newsflash – CCF celebrates 4-year milestone!
Since launching in spring 2021, the Clyde Climate Forest (CCF) has planted nearly 3.5 million new trees as a response to the climate and biodiversity crisis. Find out more, including projects by local authority areas. Is there something happening near you?
CCF planting takes root across Inverclyde
Pupils from Whinhill Primary School in Greenock dug in, planting dozens of trees to celebrate Inverclyde’s Climate Ready Classroom Day. Schools and community groups across Inverclyde have received more than 1300 trees, donated by the Woodland Trust, to help create pockets of new native woodland habitat as part of the [...]
Trees Myth-busting: A Resource
This NHS Forest document seeks to dispel, with evidence and links to widely available information, some common myths about tree planting. It also shares why trees are a critical part of our infrastructure and how they benefit us.
National Tree Week 23 Nov – 1 Dec 2024
Every year, this week marks the start of tree planting season! Link to see the interactive map and find an event near you.
Planting Trees in Small Spaces – the low plastic way
Tree planting season is here! This useful NHS Forest article (18 July 2024) is equally applicable if you are considering planting trees in school grounds or gardens. Check out their article on Low-plastic tree planting (11 June 2024) as well!
Tree Council grant for tree and hedge planting available to schools and other groups
Schools and other groups can apply for grants of £250 - £2,500 from Branching Out – The Tree Council to establish trees, hedgerows, and orchards in the 2023/24 planting season. Closing date is 3 December 2023.
I Dig Trees – orders open! A great opportunity for schools and community groups.
The winter tree planting season isn't too far away. TCV has launched their 2023/24 I Dig Trees campaign, providing free trees to community groups and schools across the UK. Tree planting can boost biodiversity, alleviate flood risk, enhance the landscape, and more! The right trees for the right places: Have [...]
