Chichester District Council is offering free trees and support materials to help local groups and residents launch new planting projects this winter.
It’s open to farmers, landowners, schools, parish councils, and community groups with suitable land.
Applications are open until the 17th of November this year.
The council will cover the cost of trees, as well as essential items to support their growth, such as tree guards and mulch. In some cases, the scheme may also be able cover the cost for fencing to protect the planting area.
“We’re thrilled to offer this scheme to help communities plant more trees and create greener spaces for everyone to enjoy,” says Cllr Jonathan Brown, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the Environment at Chichester District Council.
“Tree planting not only enhances our landscapes — it also supports wildlife and improves wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to plant a community orchard, a hedgerow, individual trees, small copses, or even a Miyawaki mini urban forest, we’d love to hear from you. Our Tree Project Officer can guide you through the application process — simply email: treescheme@chichester.gov.uk. Make sure you apply as soon as possible, as trees will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.”
This project has been made possible with the support of a grant from The Tree Council’s and Defra’s Trees Outside Woodland Fund.
As part of the council’s Tree Chichester District scheme, the council has planted 65,000 trees across the district at over 210 sites over the past four years, creating ten mini urban forests and 19 community orchards. More information about the scheme can be found at: www.chichester.gov.uk/treescheme
This initiative is an integral part of the council’s second Climate Emergency Action Plan, which runs from 2025-2030 and includes several projects addressing different aspects of the climate emergency, such as home energy efficiency, tree planting, and community action.
People can find out more about this work at: www.chichester.gov.uk/climatechange
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