13 July 2011

The Big Tree Plant is a scheme from the Forestry Commission to support community groups to plant trees in neighbourhoods where people live and work.

Grants can be used for a range of purposes including:

• Community involvement
• Site surveys and expert advice
• Trees
• Planting materials
• Labour
• Tree care and maintenance.

Grant amounts range from £500 to £25,000, although this could be higher in some cases, for example a city wide project.

Deadline: next deadline is 5:00 pm, 5 September 2011

Contact: The Big Tree Plant funding scheme administrator
Telephone: 0800 856 7984
E-mail: bigtreeplant@groundwork.org.uk
Website: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-8BHLV4
http://thebigtreeplant.direct.gov.uk/funding.html