Are you a community group that is interested in planting more trees in your local area?

The Forth Climate Forest (FCF) and Woodland Trust would love to help you. Woodland Trust are keen to support community groups by providing free tree packs and they have agreed to streamline the application process within the FCF local authorities (Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk) by allowing a “bulk” application from the FCF. The overall application is due on January 13 2025 with the trees being delivered for planting in March.

It is especially important to note that you must have landowner permission and be available for planting and maintenance of the trees. Please read through the FAQ section for details around eligibility and logistics.

If you would like to be a part of our application to receive a tree pack, please send your name/group contact info, which local authority you are in, and what tree pack you would like, to Sandra Engstrom (FCF Community and Canopy Officer): sandra.engstrom@stir.ac.uk by January 6 2025. Please also contact Sandra for any other questions.

For further information, please see the Woodland Trust website.

TREE PACKS ON OFFER

Hedge: Make a natural screen or connect existing woodland to help wildlife stay on the move. You will get a variety of each species for 8 metres of full, easy to manage hedging. For a longer length, our Wild Harvest, Year Round Colour, Wildlife, and Wild Wood packs also make great hedgerows and are available with 105 or 420 saplings.

Trees: 30
Species: dog rose, hawthorn, hazel, crab apple, dogwood
Size of land: 6-8 metres of double-row hedging

Copse: Plant a mini forest school classroom or a peaceful spot that’s an oasis for birds. You will get 10 of each species for a small, tranquil copse.

Trees: 30
Species: silver birch, rowan, wild cherry
Size of land: tennis court

Wild harvest: Grow an array of fruits and nuts to produce your own jams, jellies, wines and more.

Trees: 105 or 420
Species: hazel, blackthorn, crab apple, elder, dog rose, rowan
Size of land for 105 saplings: 4x tennis courts or 20-25 metres double-row hedge
Size of land for 420 saplings: 1x football pitch or 85-100 metres double-row hedge

Year-round colour: Enjoy beautiful blossoms, bright berries and stunning autumn displays.

Trees: 105 or 420
Species: hawthorn, dogwood, wild cherry, silver birch, rowan, hazel
Size of land for 105 saplings: 4x tennis courts or 20-25 metres double-row hedge
Size of land for 420 saplings: 1x football pitch or 85-100 metres double-row hedge

Working wood: Fuel a log burner in 7-10 years, or channel your creativity and learn to carve or weave willow.

Trees: 105 or 420
Species: field maple, rowan, silver birch, wild cherry, common oak, grey willow
Size of land for 105 saplings: 4x tennis courts
Size of land for 420 saplings: football pitch

Wild wood: These hardy native species can tolerate exposed sites and help dry up wet areas.

Trees: 105 or 420
Species: holly, hazel, crab apple, downy birch, hawthorn, goat willow
Size of land for 105 saplings: 4x tennis courts or 20-25 metres double-row hedge
Size of land for 420 saplings: 1x football pitch or 85-100 metres double-row hedge

Wildlife: Establish food and shelter for wildlife and create a living legacy for future generations.

Trees: 105 or 420
Species: hawthorn, rowan, blackthorn, silver birch, hazel, common oak
Size of land for 105 saplings: 4x tennis courts or 20-25 metres double-row hedge
Size of land for 420 saplings: 1x football pitch or 85-100 metres double-row hedge

Urban trees: Easy to manage, this pack is designed for residential areas with limited communal space. If no shared space is available, applications to split between neighbouring front gardens to green up your street are considered. Tree packs for private use can be found in our shop.