Free Tree Packs for Schools

Apply now to receive a free schools tree planting pack for delivery in February, March or November 2012.

Northamptonshire County Council is working with the Woodland Trust to supply free tree packs to schools in Northamptonshire. This is a brilliant opportunity to be involved in planting trees in your school grounds in order to reduce carbon emissions across the County. One tree will absorb around a tonne of carbon during its lifetime making it one of the cheapest, most cost effective means of reducing carbon. Trees also have a positive impact on health and wellbeing – one tree produces enough oxygen each year to support two people, they help purify contaminated water and remove harmful pollutants from air – as well as providing a wonderfully rich habitat for all sorts of wildlife.

2012, the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, is an ideal opportunity to plant trees to commemorate this, or any other, special occasion. Each pack will contain a royal-oak sapling.

Copse Pack - The Copse Pack contains 60 native trees which are suitable for planting as a small wooded area or 'copse'. Your pack will be made up of: 20 of each - Birch, Rowan, Cherry and a royal-oak sapling.

Hedgerow Pack - The hedgerow pack contains 60 trees and can be planted as a traditional hedgerow, providing an excellent habitat for wildlife. Hedgerow pack comprises: 12 of each - Hawthorn, Hazel, Holly, Dog rose, Dogwood and a royal-oak sapling.

All you need to do is register your interest by logging on to:www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/hedge