Charity urges more tree planting across South East

The Woodland Trust sent over 35,000 young trees to be planted across the South East in the spring of 2024

A conservation charity is urging community groups, schools and sports clubs to take up its offer of saplings to plant.

In March the Woodland Trust sent 35,645 young trees to groups across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

Nearly 366,000 were sent across the UK.

Applications for more to be delivered in September close on 26 August.

The Trust sends out the trees twice a year, in spring and autumn, in packs of 15, 30, 105 and 420.

Spring 2024 saw 13,700 head to East and West Sussex, 12,750 to Kent and 9,195 to Surrey.

The charity sends out thousands of saplings for planting twice a year

The Trust's Steve Shill said: "Trees help nature, combat flooding, provide shelter and reduce pollution, and they unite communities, inspire pride and bring huge benefits for mental wellbeing.

“It’s a great way for schoolchildren and all sorts of community groups – from sports clubs to faith groups – to learn about the environment and do their bit."

Any groups interested can find out more and order their trees here.

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