09 Jan 2025 13,000 free trees are distributed to 53 south Warwickshire farmers 

Fifty three farmers collected 13,000 mixed trees on Thursday 9 January 2025, which will soon be planted on farms located across the south Warwickshire area.  The trees were funded by Stratford District Council as part of the Tree Calls to Action Project, which is run in association with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Heart of England Forest.  Warwick District Council and Wychaven District Council also funded trees for farmers in their area.

Various tree packs were available, which allowed farmers to find the perfect species mix for their land, including hedgerow packs, fruit tree packs, and woodland packs. Staff from Trees Call to Action Project were on hand during the collection event to offer practical support for landowners including planting and aftercare advice.  And the Rural Hub was on hand to offer a warming cup of tea or coffee on an extremely cold day.

The planting of these trees on farmland will be an effective natural solution for combating climate change and restoring biodiversity. Woodlands are of real benefit to both people and nature, as well as locking up carbon.