RESIDENTS and groups across Solihull are being invited to apply for free trees to help boost and protect the borough’s rural landscape.
The Arden Free Tree Scheme is open to individuals and groups who would like to create hedgerows or small woodlands on their land within Solihull borough.
This includes landowners, clubs, groups, farms, sports facilities and businesses.
Run by Solihull Council in partnership with Birmingham Airport, the scheme aims to protect and enhance the rural character of Solihull and the wider Arden landscape by promoting the planting of traditional native trees and shrubs.
This will help to create a strong sense of place and local distinctiveness while also reducing carbon in the atmosphere.
Councillor Andy Mackiewicz, cabinet member for Climate Change and Planning, said: “Trees play a unique role in helping to combat climate change, improve air quality and support local wildlife.
“The Arden Free Tree Scheme has helped to support nearly 200 schemes and plant 48,500 native trees and shrubs in our borough since launching in 2009.
“In doing so, it is making a real difference and contributes to our overarching ambition of planting 250,000 trees by 2030.
“I would encourage as many residents and local organisations as possible to nd take advantage of this exciting opportunity to receive and plant trees for free.”
Young trees will be ready for collection by successful applicants in time for this year’s planting season (November – March).
Applications are open until July 4.
For more click here or email [email protected].
Those who do not fulfil the criteria for the Arden Free Tree Scheme can apply for trees by contacting the Planting our Future team.
For more click here or email [email protected].
