Claim your very own free tree from Wyre Council this week
20th of November, 2024
To celebrate the start of National Tree Week and the launch of the new Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan, Wyre Council are offering free native trees to residents at a special one-day only event at Wyre Estuary Country Park on Saturday 23 November between 10am and 1pm.
Every Wyre resident can apply for one tree per household to plant in your own private space (land in your ownership or land under your control e.g. your back garden). There are four different species that are available on a first come, first served basis and residents must register online before the event.
The trees available are currently saplings, which will vary in size between 40-60cm. They will need nurturing to be able to reach their full potential and play a crucial role in climate action, flood protection and biodiversity enhancement. The tree species available include, Goat Willow (Salix caprea), Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris), Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) and Hazel (Corylus avellana).
To claim your free tree and learn more about the event, please visit the Wyre Council website at www.wyre.gov.uk/free-tree to register.
Councillor Simon Bridge, Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces Portfolio Holder at Wyre Council said,
“For National tree Week this year, we wanted to celebrate the launch of our new Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan with this wonderful free tree giveaway event. We want to be able to provide as many residents as possible with the chance to take home their very own tree, to plant, nurture and grow. This collective action will help us towards our goal to reduce polluting emissions across the borough and make Wyre a cleaner, greener and more sustainable place.
“Tackling climate change takes a collaborative effort and thanks to the help of our amazing volunteers and officers, we are currently 77% of the way to achieving our target of planting 25,000 trees by 2025. Our plans for this winter should see us achieve our target by the end of the season.
“The council works in partnership with other organisations such as the Wyre Rivers Trust to plant trees on private land to be used as natural flood management solutions, stabilising riverbanks, reducing bank erosion and slowing the flow of flood water. However, Wyre Council has limited land available for tree planting, that’s why we need our resident’s help to plant trees in places we can’t reach. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and share with the people you know.”
Register for your free tree, visit the event and find out about Wyre’s Climate Change Strategy and the amazing work Wyre Rivers Trust, Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) and the Wyre Council Coast and Countryside team do. Interested in volunteering? Have a chat to staff on the day to find out how you can get involved in tree planting, gardening, leading walks, conservation days and much more. This is an outdoor event so wrap up warm, Wyreside Cafe will also be open serving refreshments throughout the day.
Don't worry if you miss out this time, subject to demand Wyre Council hope to offer more tree giveaways in the future as part of the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan.
For further information or questions please visit www.wyre.gov/uk/climate-change or email climatechange@wyre.gov.uk
There are four different species that are available on a first come, first served basis and residents must register online before the event. To claim your free tree and learn more about the event, please visit the Wyre Council website at www.wyre.gov.uk/free-tree to register.