This scheme offers individuals and organisations up to 25 native trees each, free of charge. All you have to do is collect them, plant them and care for them as they grow.
It is easy to apply for your free trees, and make your personal contribution to Kent's natural environment.
World Garden owner Tom Hart-Dyke is urging everyone to stake a claim for some of Kent's free trees. Mr Hart Dyke, whose family own the World Garden at Lullingstone Castle, near Sevenoaks, praised the Kent free trees scheme for promoting native species. Hear what he had to say on this video.
Why are you giving trees away for free?
Trees have a positive effect on the landscape and biodiversity of Kent's towns and countryside. The planting of trees in our local environment improves health and wellbeing long term. By planting 25 trees, up to 7 tonnes of CO2 can be absorbed in their lifetime.
What are the trees like?
The trees are two-to-three year old 'whips', typically up to 1metre tall. They may be supplied bare-rooted. Twenty-five trees will easily pack into a bin bag and fit into the boot of a car. The trees can be planted as single trees or used to create a woodland, copse or hedgerow.
How do I apply for my free trees?
The 2010 Free Trees Scheme is open from 12 July, with a closing date for applications on 30 October 2010. The trees will be ready for collection at the beginning of December.
Our leaflet provides detailed information about the available trees and how to apply and you can download the leaflet (PDF, 1.3mb). Once you know more and would like to make an application please download and print the application form (PDF, 42k) and return to the address shown.
Kent Free Trees Scheme
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