Ealing Council joined forces with the charity Trees For Cities to plant 4,000 saplings in Horsenden Hill.
The project, which forms part of National Tree Week, attracted around 250 volunteers.
The event contributes to the council’s plan to plant 50,000 more trees in the borough by 2026.
Deirdre Costigan, Councillor and Deputy Leader of Ealing Council, emphasised the significance of this initiative in meeting their broader environmental goals.
Around 250 volunteers planted 4,000 new trees at Horsenden Hill.
“We want to increase the canopy cover from trees in Ealing to 25%. That’s going to be a really big and challenging target to achieve. But we know the 50,000 we will have by 2026 is going to really help us on the way to achieving that.”
According to the Ealing Local Plan Health Study, the borough is falling short of the average tree canopy cover in London by 2.6%.
Ealing vs London’s average tree canopy cover. Source: Ealing Local Plan Health Study published in July 2022
Collaboration with Trees for Cities
Trees For Cities has been working with Ealing Council for 15 years and encourages people to cultivate change in their local environment.
Cllr Costigan highlighted the charity’s role in mobilising local communities for such events.
“We need people power […] and Trees for Cities is absolutely key to that because they are able to make sure we engage local people […] to dig those holes in the ground and give the trees we are planting the best chance to survive.”
Trees for Cities is a national charity engaging local community in environmental efforts.
Kate Sheldon, CEO of Trees for Cities, explained their collaborative approach with the local authority and the community to decide on the tree-planting locations.
She continued: “We target places where there is a low tree canopy cover, where there is more need for the trees, and where they can have the most impact.”
Local community support
Both the council and the charity believe that supporting the local community and building up skills within the community is vital in addressing climate concerns.
Ms Sheldon continued: “We are trying to do projects that help to build skills and let people know that they can start having an impact by themselves by thinking about a green career.”
Ealing Council plans to add 50,000 more trees to the borough by 2026.
Alan Gregan, a volunteer-supervisor at the event, echoed similar sentiments.
“I think people underestimate the importance of community in tackling climate change […] if we are going to look at a more sustainable future, we need to think about how we’re going to work together in our local community,” said Alan, who not only planted new trees but also assisted others with the planting drive.
Trees for Cities, in partnership with the council, is set to plant more trees at Marnham Field on 9 December as part of the 50,000 trees campaign.
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Ealing Council joined forces with the charity Trees For Cities to plant 4,000 saplings in Horsenden Hill.
The project, which forms part of National Tree Week, attracted around 250 volunteers.
The event contributes to the council’s plan to plant 50,000 more trees in the borough by 2026.
Deirdre Costigan, Councillor and Deputy Leader of Ealing Council, emphasised the significance of this initiative in meeting their broader environmental goals.
Around 250 volunteers planted 4,000 new trees at Horsenden Hill.
“We want to increase the canopy cover from trees in Ealing to 25%. That’s going to be a really big and challenging target to achieve. But we know the 50,000 we will have by 2026 is going to really help us on the way to achieving that.”
According to the Ealing Local Plan Health Study, the borough is falling short of the average tree canopy cover in London by 2.6%.
Ealing vs London’s average tree canopy cover. Source: Ealing Local Plan Health Study published in July 2022
Collaboration with Trees for Cities
Trees For Cities has been working with Ealing Council for 15 years and encourages people to cultivate change in their local environment.
Cllr Costigan highlighted the charity’s role in mobilising local communities for such events.
“We need people power […] and Trees for Cities is absolutely key to that because they are able to make sure we engage local people […] to dig those holes in the ground and give the trees we are planting the best chance to survive.”
Trees for Cities is a national charity engaging local community in environmental efforts.
Kate Sheldon, CEO of Trees for Cities, explained their collaborative approach with the local authority and the community to decide on the tree-planting locations.
She continued: “We target places where there is a low tree canopy cover, where there is more need for the trees, and where they can have the most impact.”
Local community support
Both the council and the charity believe that supporting the local community and building up skills within the community is vital in addressing climate concerns.
Ms Sheldon continued: “We are trying to do projects that help to build skills and let people know that they can start having an impact by themselves by thinking about a green career.”
Ealing Council plans to add 50,000 more trees to the borough by 2026.
Alan Gregan, a volunteer-supervisor at the event, echoed similar sentiments.
“I think people underestimate the importance of community in tackling climate change […] if we are going to look at a more sustainable future, we need to think about how we’re going to work together in our local community,” said Alan, who not only planted new trees but also assisted others with the planting drive.
Trees for Cities, in partnership with the council, is set to plant more trees at Marnham Field on 9 December as part of the 50,000 trees campaign.
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