This winter, we'll be working with England's Community Forests on twenty exciting tree planting projects to fight climate change, help nature thrive and make woods more accessible and closer to where people live.
England’s Community Forests are a partnership made up of a network of 15 individual organisations, together covering 20 per cent of England. They work to ensure that trees and woodlands are at the very heart of our urban landscapes. Started three decades ago, their work now represents the largest environmental regeneration programme in the country.
We've been working in partnership with England's Community Forests since 2021. Our partnership also directly contributes to our commitment to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030.
All projects are funded through England's Community Forests' Trees for Climate programme, which is part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) Nature for Climate Fund. In addition, some projects have received further donations from our Plant a Tree fund and HSBC UK.
Trees are our most powerful tool in locking up carbon and mitigating climate change. Working in partnership allows us to plant even more trees, restore more spaces for nature and store carbon on an even bigger scale.
Merseyside
The largest tree planting project is at Lunt in Sefton, Merseyside, where we recently purchased land from Sefton Council. Here, we'll be planting 78 hectares (192.7 acres) with nearly 93,000 trees to support a new network of woodland,wooded habitats, wetlands and grassland.
England’s Community Forests work closely with communities, landowners, and businesses across England to plant trees and improve our natural environment.
Find out how we're planting and establish 20 million trees that will absorb carbon and help tackle climate change.
We've purchased 78 hectares of disused farmland in the Lunt area of Sefton. We'll create new woodlands and more diverse, nature-rich, habitats for nature like wetlands and species rich grassland alongside our partners.
Trees provide vital habitats for a range of wildlife and are one of the best natural defences against climate change. This is why we're aiming to plant and establish 20 million trees by 2030. Donate to Plant a Tree and make a difference.
Together, we're securing our future with action on climate and the environment. Learn more about how we're responding to the changing climate at places in our care.
