5
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Since 2020 the Trees for Climate programme has planted over 5 million trees across England
Our work
Trees for Climate represents one of the most significant joint programmes of delivery across the Community Forest network since the first Forests were launched three decades ago.
The Trees for Climate programme, which is funded through the government’s multi-million-pound Nature for Climate Fund, has been led by The Mersey Forest team since it launched in 2020, with Cheshire West and Chester Council is the accountable body for the programme, supporting the 15 Community Forests, who are delivering the programme nationwide.
Since the programme’s inception in 2020, woodland creation has increased 100% year on year and our network proudly delivered the largest share of all tree planting funded by the Government’s Nature for Climate Fund during the 2023/24 season.
Our work complements other nationally funded schemes, and is able to reach those smaller and harder to deliver opportunities that have the biggest impacts for both people and planet
Through the planting of millions of trees, Trees for Climate is delivering on action to reduce the impacts of climate change, capture carbon and protect communities from flooding. What’s more, the Community Forest approach has the power to connect more people and nature, bringing about much wider social, economic, and environmental transformation
Engagement, Health, and Wellbeing
Our work engages tens of thousands of people in tree planting, connecting more people with nature and providing a wealth of health and wellbeing impacts. Many of our projects take place in the most deprived areas of the country, meaning we can benefit those that need it most
Enhancing Wildlife
All our new woodland sites are designed to contribute to local ecological frameworks. We’ve already provided thousands of additional hectares of usable space for woodland species, greatly enhancing biodiversity.
Public Access and Value
Most new woodlands planted by us have either full or partial public access and once established, these woodlands could welcome millions of annual visitors.
Education, employment, and skills
Our work creates and supports a range of green jobs, including those employed in the wider tree supply chain. We work with partners to support training and employment in green skills, as well as with schools and education providers, helping to inspire the next generation.
Support for landowners
We offer one of the most competitive grant schemes for tree planting through our Trees for Climate programme. With years of experience and locally based support we can help you plan, fund and deliver woodland creation projects of all sizes that will bring real value to your land.
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5
million
Since 2020 the Trees for Climate programme has planted over 5 million trees across England
4,074
hectares
of woodland established
47,000
people
Over 47,000 people engaged in tree planting
35%
of all new government-funded trees
planted in England since 2020 was through the Trees for Climate programme