Adopt a tree scheme

Trees need love too!

We are currently planting 1000 trees throughout the Borough.

Many sites have been planted and we are on target to get all the trees in by the end of January. You may be visiting the site because you have received one of our Adopt Me information cards - if that's the case; Fantastic! Let us know and we'll sign you up.

What is the Adopt a tree scheme?

The scheme is looking to our communities to help us continue the work that we have been enabled to carry out following the Council’s investment in its street trees.

In simple terms we are looking for you to find a tree or trees and make a decision to adopt them. With a little of your time you can help us to ensure Richmond's urban forest is a thriving one.

Things that we would like you to do include:

• Maintenance and care of newly planted trees.
• Watering and weeding through the summer months.
• Reporting damaged or potentially unsafe trees.
• Helping us to tackle the nuisance that is basal growth in the summer months in our streets.
• Making a real contribution to our green spaces and street scene.

So if your interested sign up and we will send you an information pack and free window sticker to show your commitment to and care for the environment.

All of our new trees we will soon have these labels

Wouldn't it be fantastic if we could replace them all with one of these!

Maybe you could join up with your neighbours and adopt the whole road! Don't delay sign up today! trees@richmond.gov.uk

Alternatively follow the links to view our Information Sheets (in Word), but still let us know you've signed up to the scheme.

• Information Sheet 1 - Young Tree Care(pdf, 55KB)
• Information Sheet 2 - Inspecting(pdf, 102KB)
• Information Sheet 3 - Tips for Pruning(pdf, 54KB)
• Information Sheet 4 - Why Trees?(pdf, 240KB)