Free Tree Scheme 2024: Apply now and celebrate our award-winning initiative!
The Council is thrilled to announce that its popular Free Tree Scheme is back for 2024 and is now open for applications!
This year, we have even more to celebrate, as the scheme has won an international award, thanks to the incredible participation from our community. Let’s continue the success and make 2024 the greenest year yet!
Applications are open from 9am on Monday, 23 September to 9am on Tuesday, 29 October 2024. This year’s available tree species are Cherry Plum, Downy Birch, Goat Willow, and Guelder Rose. As always, households can apply for two trees, while schools and community groups can request up to 10. To qualify, Your household or community group must be based within the District of South Derbyshire. If not, contact your own authority (where you pay your Council Tax) to find out if they are running a scheme this year.
Our free tree scheme is proudly run in partnership with the National Forest Company. We’re also eager to hear why you’re taking part this year—feel free to share your thoughts in the application form or drop us an email at rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk.
In addition, we’re collaborating with Mandy Haywood from the University of Derby on a study exploring the relationship between nature and wellbeing. If you’re interested, you can find more information at https://tinyurl.com/24t8ufa9, contact Mandy directly via m.haywood@derby.ac.uk, or learn more when you collect your trees.
Speaking of collection, your trees will be available on three dates: Wednesday, 27 November at Rosliston Forestry Centre, Friday, 29 November at Swadlincote Market, and Saturday, 7 December at Whistlewood Common. Remember to bring a carrier bag and keep your order confirmation email, as this will be your only communication unless there’s an issue.
Finally, we’d love to see photos of trees you’ve planted from previous years. Share them on our Facebook page, ‘Environmental Education Project at Rosliston Forestry Centre,’ or Tweet/X them to @RoslistonEnvEd.
Apply now, mark your calendar, and let’s continue to grow our community—one tree at a time!
For more information and to apply please visit Free Tree Scheme 2024 | South Derbyshire District Council.
23 September 2024