Shropshire Community Tree Scheme 2026/27

We’re inviting communities and landowners across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin to plant trees, community orchards and forest gardens as part of our work to deliver the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

This project was made possible with the support of a grant from The Tree Council and Defra’s Trees Outside Woodland Fund, alongside a donation of trees from Carbon Footprint.

Trees can make a real difference to the places where we live. They provide valuable habitats for wildlife, help connect nature across the landscape, provide shade and shelter, provide food, store carbon and help make our communities greener and more resilient.

Planting the right tree in the right place is crucial. We want the trees planted through these schemes to have the best possible chance of thriving for the long term.

We hope that the application forms are straightforward to complete, but please get in touch via tree.scheme@shropshire.gov.uk if you have any questions.

There are two ways to get involved:

Community Tree Scheme

For anyone who wants to plant trees outside existing woodlands. Examples include enhancing a park or public green space, creating a woody copse, planting along the side of a watercourse or to create shade in livestock fields. Any locations outside of woodlands are eligible, but please refer to the guidance before submitting your application to see how you can make your application as competitive as possible.

Orchards and Forest Gardens Scheme

For projects looking to establish or enhance community orchards and forest gardens, creating wildlife-rich places that can also provide fruit, food, opportunities for learning and spaces for people to enjoy.

Before applying, please read the relevant guidance documents attached to this page, which explain what to consider when choosing a site, selecting trees, planting and providing ongoing care.