The Woodland Trust want to make sure everybody in the UK has the chance to plant a tree. So they’re giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to youth and community groups. Applications are now open for tree packs to be delivered in November. Applications will close on 28th August.
Tree packs give the opportunity to bring people together to plant trees – encouraging local wildlife, protecting our landscape against tree disease and creating wooded areas. There are thousands of free trees to give away to schools, community and youth groups.
Packs are dispatched in November and March when the trees are dormant and perfect for planting.
Who can apply
Schools across the UK, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and outdoor learning centres plus kinds of different groups such as resident associations, sports clubs, parish councils, scouts, guides can apply. You don’t need to belong to an official organisation. The land the trees are planted on need to be accessible to the public.
When to apply
Applications for November 2025 delivery are now open. Applications will close on 28th August, or sooner depending on stock availability.
They make two deliveries a year, in March and November.
Next deadline: 28th August.
Projects within the following areas should not apply for tree packs via this online application:
If you wish to plant in one of these specified areas of Scotland please email your enquiry to crofting@woodlandtrust.org.uk.