The Welsh Government and Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, are offering trees to households in Wales, free of charge. The trees will help tackle the effects of climate change and will also contribute to the National Forest for Wales.

 

 

The first 5,000 trees were given away in March 2022. Between now and March 2023 we have 295,000 trees available on a first-come first served basis.

The tress include Hazel, Rowan, Hawthorn, Silver Birch, Crab Apple, Sessile Oak, Dogwood, Dog Rose, Field Maple and Elder, all tress are subject to availability.

How to collect your tree

Over 50 tree collection hubs have been set up throughout Wales, including Wild Elements in Bangor. They’ll be open from 19 November to 19 December 2022 and then again from February to March 2023.

Collect your tree from:

Wild Origins, Unit 12, Deiniol Centre, Bangor, LL57 1NW

Opening times: Monday, Tuesday 10.00am-4.00pm

Web Link: https://www.facebook.com/wildelementswales/

Have a tree planted for you

Don’t worry if you don’t have space to plant your own tree, you can still take part.

The Woodland Trust have partnered with Welsh landowners to provide space to plant trees on their land on your behalf. All these native trees will contribute to the National Forest for Wales.

55,000 trees have been allocated to plant on behalf of people who don’t have their own green space, and trees will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To find out more visit: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/wales-tree-giveaway/

Have a tree posted to you

If you are unable to get to a hub but would like a tree for your garden, a tree can be posted out to you.

Post a tree – how it works

There are 40,000 postal trees available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can apply for your tree using an online form (more details here).

You will receive two trees, arriving in the post between January and the end of March 2023. We’ll send you an email when they’re on their way. You won’t be able to choose the species, but we’ll send trees that are suitable for gardens.

Once received, get your tree in the ground as soon as possible. If you need to store for a short space of time, ensure the trees are in a cool place and keep roots moist. To give them the best start, follow our planting and care guide.

Keep up to date

Get the latest Wales tree giveaway updates on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #MyTreeOurForest

Photo: The Woodland Trust