Stories
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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Inspirational Women Across History in Ecology
22 March 2024
This Women's History Month, we're celebrating three women who's passion and dedication are still inspiring generations of scientists and conservationists.
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World Poetry Day 2024
21 March 2024
This World Poetry Day, read some incredible 'poetree' submitted from our tree and nature-inspired poetry competition!
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What is an urban forest and how do we nurture them?
20 March 2024
This International Day of Forests, we're delving into what defines an 'urban forest', and how our Trees for Climate Action initiative is helping to grow them.
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Banksy's Tree Mural: Our Interpretation
19 March 2024
Banksy's new mural has just dropped in north London, and we think the message is clear; we need more trees.
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5 questions with our senior urban forest manager
8 March 2024
Horticulture Week speaks to Georgie Logan, Senior Urban Forest Manager at Trees for Cities, on what it's like to work as woman in a male-dominated industry.
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Bucking the trend: the women leading the fight for urban trees
7 March 2024
Women make up 68% of UK charities, but only 56%-63% are led by women chief executives. Why are organisations like ours still outliers in 2024?
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A Thousand Community Trees For The UK's Four Capitals
4 March 2024
A thousand community trees have been planted in the UK's capital cities to celebrate His Majesty's Coronation.
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Volunteer Stories: Superstar Supervisor Sam
12 February 2024
Trees for Cities Volunteer Supervisor, Sam, tells us what attracted her to volunteer with us, and what brings her back - planting season after planting season!
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Unplugged And Outside: Boosting Family Mental Health The Natural Way
2 February 2024
Volunteer writer, Gabrielle Donnelly, shares her experience of being a parent and discovering the healing and calming effect nature has on her family.
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How Learning Outside Improves Wellbeing
1 February 2024
We want to highlight how beneficial it can be for children to have the opportunity to learn outside and connect to the environment and nature.
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How Urban Trees Can Impact Wellbeing at Scale
14 January 2024
How surrounding yourself with nature and urban trees has a positive impact on our health and well-being at scale.
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5 reasons to make spending time with trees your New Year’s resolution
4 January 2024
Trees provide us with a myriad of benefits, learn how and why to tap into the power of trees for 2024