Stories
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Why do trees blossom?
22 March 2023
One of the most iconic indicators that it's spring in the UK - blossoming trees! They treat us to a beautiful display of soft, indulgent colours and mark the start of the season.
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World Poetry Day and International Day of Forests
13 March 2023
What better way to celebrate World Poetry Day and International Day of Forests on the 21st of March than writing some lovely 'poetree'?
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TREE PLANTING GUIDE FOR COASTAL AREAS
9 March 2023
Local Authorities in coastal towns and cities can download an exclusive Tree Planting Guide. It includes a range of guidance for practitioners engaging in coastal tree planting.
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TREES BREATHE NEW LIFE
6 March 2023
Trees Breathe Life is a new campaign from Trees for Cities promoting the transformational impact trees bring to us all, and how they can 'Breathe New Life' into urban communities.
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Trees for Cities Appoints New CEO
1 February 2023
The UK’s leading urban environmental charity Trees for Cities has announced that Kate Sheldon has been appointed as its new CEO.
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How urban trees can mitigate flooding
26 January 2023
By planting trees strategically, we can help improve some of the effects already being felt by the climate crisis in our towns and cities, such as flooding.
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What we got up to in National Tree Week 2022
13 December 2022
As well as planting thousands of trees up and down the country, we also raised thousands of pounds to continue our planting activities!
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National Tree Week 2022
14 November 2022
Let's celebrate National Tree Week 2022. From volunteering at a planting day, sharing our messages or doubling your donation at no extra cost, there's plenty to get involved with!
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Our Climate Action Project for Young People in Bradford and Glasgow!
14 November 2022
Trees for Climate Action will bring generations together by connecting young people in Bradford and Glasgow with experienced professionals working in the environmental sector.
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1,000 trees planted with school children as part of our work to green coastal towns
2 November 2022
1,000 young trees have been planted across Ramsgate to increase biodiversity and tree canopy cover.
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We're Working with Pupils to Design Environmental Playgrounds
2 November 2022
Environmental charity Trees for Cities will see that schools across the UK are transformed into green, leafy oases to improve students’ wellbeing and health.
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Free Tree Training! An introduction to urban tree planting
18 October 2022
Learn all about how to plant trees with Trees for Cities!