Free Trees!
Would you like a free tree to plant in your garden? Big Local Gateshead have trees to give away… Please help us plant more trees in our community. We’ve teamed up with #IDigTrees - Over 1 million trees, and growing! We have trees to give away to residents. Most are suitable for small gardens and for creating hedging or screens.
The trees have already been shared with all the primary schools and Care homes in the Big Local Gateshead area and we have lots more to give away to residents too! Here’s a list of the trees available:
Large plot/garden - English Oak Common Alder Beech (common/green), Silver Birch, and Hornbeam
Small plot/garden - Mountain Ash/Rowan, Bird Cherry, Hazel, Common Crab Apple, and Grey Willow
Wildlife & shrubs - Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Common Dogwood, Goat Willow, and Dog Rose
If you would like more information about the tree species you can refer to this information sheet. Each tree comes with a bamboo cane and tree guard to get you all set up!
Once you have selected your tree(s), complete the form below so I can prepare your tree(s) for collection. You can collect in person at Big Local Gateshead ‘Pop up shop’ at The Big local bungalow, on Friday’s between 2 and 4pm. If it is really difficult for you to get out and there is no one else who could collect on your behalf, please complete the section of the form ‘for delivery’ and we will try our best to arrange delivery.
You can find out more about how to plant and care for the tree(s) here, click on ‘grow trees’ and select the name of your tree.
As this is a national scheme, it would be great if you would please share a photo, video or story with Big Local Gateshead to document your tree planting. Most importantly, don't forget to tag ‘I Dig Trees’ using their social media links below.
@TCVtweets on Twitter
@TheConservationVolunteers on Facebook
Over 1 million trees. And growing. We’re joining the #IDigTrees phenomenon with @TheConservationVolunteers and @OVOEnergy - helping local communities plant even more carbon-busting #trees in 2021! Get your FREE trees and make a difference - https://www.tcv.org.uk/communities/i-dig-trees/