You can help to support the creation of The National Forest!

Give an unusual gift, or mark a special occasion and help create the National Forest – find out about Plant a tree!

Involve your business or work colleagues – find out about the Business Benefits.

Are you a landowner? Find out about grants to create a woodland! View The Tender Scheme.

Creating The National Forest

Planting Trees & Shrubs

Planting trees & shrubs helps to offset the effects of pollution. Carbon is taken out of the atmosphere by trees as they photosynthesise.

The National Forest is creating woodland at a staggering rate. Since its creation in 1995 tree cover in the region has more than doubled to 16%. Already more than 6 million trees have been planted. Ultimately woodland will cover a third of the Forest area.

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More information

The Carbon Trust has published a ‘Carbon Footpinting’ guide that provides a simple background to how a carbon footprint is calculated and offers advice to businesses and public sector organisations on how to assess their total carbon impact. There is a free advice line on 0800 085 2005 and more information on their website.