Tree planting

The climate emergency poses a significant challenge, and trees play a key role in helping us to adapt to changing conditions. 

We have ambitious planting targets to meet, driven by the commitments we have made in The Corporate Plan and Climate Emergency strategy and action plan.

Tree planting and aftercare is funded through a combination of grants, developer contributions secured through the planning process, and our tree sponsorship scheme.

How we plant trees

All our trees are planted in accordance with our tree management policy.

We carefully select species and planting locations to ensure trees can thrive, while minimising future conflicts with buildings and infrastructure.

New trees are planted in specially designed tree pits with root barriers to encourage roots to grow away from the pavement and minimise the potential for damage.

Planting update

The 2026/27 planting season will run from November 2026 to March 2027.

View a map of planting locations

This map does not show every planting site and will be updated throughout the planting season. Sites may also be removed if planting is not possible, for example due to the presence of underground services.

Tree replacement

We are committed to replacing every tree that is removed, in line with our adopted Tree Management Policy (page 8) and aim to replant at the earliest suitable opportunity.

With limited resources and a large number of sites to manage across the borough, replacements must be prioritised according to need, site constraints and available funding and we cannot provide timeframes for individual sites.

Sponsor a tree with a donation

Celebrate a special occasion, remember someone important or help make your neighbourhood greener by sponsoring a tree through our tree sponsorship scheme.

Whether you want to mark a milestone or simply enhance your local area, sponsoring a tree is a lasting way to contribute to the borough’s green spaces and help create a greener environment for everyone.
For commemorative planting and other sponsorship opportunities, please visit our tree sponsorship scheme page to find out more.