How do I plant a tree?
This question has many derivatives
depending on where and what size tree you want to plant for a general
guide to tree planting,
to view the BTCV guide.
How do I get a grant for tree planting?
There are various organisations that offer grants for tree planting
including ourselves,
The Tree Council
and the Forestry
Commission. For details on our grants have a look at the
Tree For All website
for the latest news - Some grants are
seasonal or have special requirements but a number of them are
permanently on offer. It would be also wise to contact your local
authority tree officer or tree warden who may know of local grants that
are applicable for your project. For a
full grants list.
Where can I buy trees?
Trees can be bought from your local tree nursery or from many nurseries that
offer a mail order service. To find out where your
nearest nursery
is.
The Woodland Trust also has an online
Native Tree Shop
facility why not take a look.
What kind of trees should I plant?
Native broadleaf trees which are of local provenance to the planting site.
To find out which native trees have been recorded in your
postcode area.
Many specialist tree nurseries now supply local provenance stock. As a
general rule we tend to advise planting smaller trees perhaps 45-60cm or
60-90cm as they are young vigorous plants at this size and can cope well
with transplanting. They also have the advantage of costing a lot less
so you can buy more trees for your money.
Buying bare rooted or cell grown stock is also the norm for larger
planting schemes and again will cost you less than pot grown trees. Have
a look at our
woodland
planting guide for more detailed information on what and where to
plant.
The Woodland Trust also has an online
Native Tree Shop
facility why not take a look.
We have recently bought a wood how should we manage it?
Managing woodland is a wonderfully rewarding experience that brings both immediate and long-term enjoyment. However the subject itself is so far reaching it would be impossible to answer quickly, please refer to our Managing Woodland section in our
Publications area, where I am sure you will find what you are looking for,
click here.
What is a TPO?
This is a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). They are made by local planning authorities (LPAs) to protect trees for amenity, public enjoyment and their environmental benefit. They can apply to individual trees, groups or areas of trees, or whole woods. A TPO prohibits the cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting, wilful damage or destruction of trees without first obtaining permission from the LPA, unless the tree is dead, dying or dangerous, or in the way of development which has planning permission. Breach of a TPO is an offence carrying a fine of up to £20,000, or an unlimited fine in very serious cases
that are committed to the Crown Court.
How do I form a community group to look after our local wood?
There are many ways you can engage the local community in helping and supporting you to look after local woodland, especially if it is viewed as a community amenity. To read relevant
publications
to get you started on the road to achieve this.
I'm interested in buying a plot of land that has come up for sale to
plant a wood , what do I need to do?
Firstly you could make some tentative enquires with the land agent and
ask what the asking price is and ensure it's being sold as agricultural
land. If it's for residential use the asking price would ordinarily be
prohibitively expensive.
You then need to ensure the site is suitable for woodland planting and
you have the funds available to finance the project. There are of course
many factors that need to be taken into consideration before you can
decide to proceed. Have a look at our
Woodland
Creation Guide and
Landowners Information Pack for more details on acquisitions and
planning a project of this nature.
I'm keen to plant more trees in our local area how can the Woodland
Trust and the Community Woodland Network help?
We can offer free packs of 30 tree to schools and community groups
for
more details.
We also offer a
£100 tree planting grant for community tree planting projects during
the planting season. Have a look also at the list of groups featured on
this website. There may be one close by that can help with your project.
What is the latest on 'Sudden Oak Death' both nationally and
regionally?
The Woodland Trust is aware of Phytophthora ramorum (otherwise know as
sudden oak death disease). Most cases of it in the United Kingdom have
been found in rhododendrons, camellias and viburnum at garden centres.
It has not affected any native oak trees as far as we know. It has been
found in a few beech, horse chestnut, sweet chestnut, turkey oak, holme
oak and red oak. Although these are very isolated examples, the existence
of the fungus in the UK is a concern.
We await the results of a Forestry Commission survey which are due in
April 2004. In the meantime, the Woodland Trust is following Forestry
Commission advice, which does not involve any changes to our existing
woodland management practice.
For further information, see these weblinks below:
Forestry Commission
Defra 1
Defra 2
Cornwall County Council
Where can we get adequate insurance?
If you are managing woodland that is open to the public you need public liability insurance.
If you are part of a woodland group that does work in a wood then these
members also need to be covered to the extent of the risks involved. The
following organisations may be able to help obtain quotes based on your
needs:
BTCV
Small Woods
Association
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