The Drought
Isn't Over Yet
Recent rain has helped, but months of drought and heat have left urban trees across the UK under pressure. Find out why recovery takes time and how you can help.
Find out more about The Drought Isn't Over Yet
For over 30 years, Trees for Cities has brought people together to plant and care for trees in towns and cities across the UK. Alongside local communities, partners and supporters, we’ve planted over 2 million trees where they’re needed most.
Together, we're building a national movement for urban trees and tree equity so that everyone benefits from the transformative power of trees, no matter where they live.
Our impact
2000000
That's how many trees we've planted to date
80533
trees were planted this year
14986
people planted, protected and promoted urban trees
30032
pupils engaged in our school programmes this year
47
urban areas across the UK were planted in
35
new school projects have been built in the last year
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