TCV’s I Dig Trees programme offers free native tree packs for UK community groups, plus ready‑made resources to help you promote your planting events and showcase your impact.
The Offer: Free Trees for Communities
- Free native tree packs grown in the UK, tailored to different community needs:
- Pocket Forest Pack – diverse mix for small spaces.
- Greener Cities Pack – resilient species for urban areas.
- Pollinators Pack – long-flowering mix to support bees and insects.
- The Big Five Pack – oak, birch, beech, hornbeam, alder for woodland creation.
- Hawthorn Hedge Pack – 50 hawthorn whips for hedgerows.
- Wildlife Booster Pack – adds diversity to hedgerows.
- Traditional Woodland Pack – oak, beech, birch, alder, hornbeam, rowan, maple, hazel.
- Fruit Tree Packs (schools only, when funding allows) – mini orchards for learning and healthy eating.
- Eligibility: Trees must be planted on publicly accessible land (not private gardens).
- Cost: Completely free, thanks to funders and donations.
Free Resources to Advertise & Celebrate Your Work
- Tree Planting & Maintenance Guide – practical instructions for planting and aftercare.
- Social Media Toolkit – ready-to-use graphics, hashtags (#IDigTrees), and messaging to share your story online.
- Fundraising Packs – ideas, activities, and guidance to raise local support and celebrate your planting day.
- Impact Reports & Maps – show how your project contributes to the UK-wide movement of millions of trees planted.
- Case Studies & Testimonials – inspiring stories from schools, councils, and community groups to highlight benefits for climate, wildlife, and wellbeing.
Why It’s Easy to Promote
- You can download the toolkit and instantly share posts about your event.
- Use the fundraising pack to engage local supporters and media.
- Share your planting on the national map of I Dig Trees projects, linking your local effort to a UK-wide movement.
- Highlight co-benefits: tackling climate change, boosting biodiversity, improving wellbeing, and building community pride.
In short: You get free trees, free guides, and free promotional materials – making it simple to plant, care for, and celebrate your project while showing your community how it contributes to a national climate and nature movement