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Two individuals in winter clothes tree planting

Together we can grow a City of Trees

Growing our urban forest, for and with the people of Greater Manchester

We are City of Trees. We plant trees for people; trees to create better, greener places; to boost health and wellbeing; to enhance green skills; and to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency.

We’re rooted here in Greater Manchester, the place we live and work. We are proud to call the region home and are passionate about making our region even better, one tree at a time.

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We plant trees

We plant trees for and with the people of Greater Manchester, all with the help of our brilliant Citizen Foresters. Every tree we plant helps to make the region more resilient in the face of the climate and biodiversity emergency.

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We look after trees

We restore Greater Manchester’s woods and green spaces for the benefit of communities and local nature recovery. Maintenance of our woodlands is vital in ensuring they have the best chance of thriving for future generations.

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We promote a culture of trees

We’re spreading the word, sharing our passion and nurturing a tree culture that weaves the importance of our trees and woods into the fabric of everyday Greater Manchester life.

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Garden plot in bloom in sky garden on viaduct in Manchester

Our story on film

This short film shares a glimpse of who we are and what we do. Rooted in Greater Manchester, shaped by our work and our community, it’s an honest look at what matters to us.

This is a glimpse into our everyday as the community forest for Greater Manchester – the place, the people, and the work that make us who we are.

https://youtu.be/JSeU36otX2A?si=tlv92HkusXNbiAXH

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Become a Citizen Forester

Whether you’re a green guru, or just fancy some occasional tree planting, it all counts - anyone can volunteer as a Citizen Forester to grow a greener Greater Manchester.

Partner with City of Trees

At City of Trees, our work with businesses goes beyond traditional partnerships - whether this is through our volunteer days, our 100 Trees Club or our commitment to fostering long term partnerships.

Planting for future generations

We work with schools across Greater Manchester greening school grounds by supplying free trees and organising a ‘how to plant a tree’ day with pupils.

Plant trees on your land

We are a trusted partner to plant millions of trees. We work with a wide range of landowners across the Greater Manchester area to make our region greener, one tree at a time.

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Upcoming event

Citizen Forester Tree Planting & Maintenance, Atherleigh Way, Wigan

October 20, 2025

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Another great year for tree planting in Greater Manchester as Forest Plan is launched

City of Trees, the Community Forest for Greater Manchester, has planted nearly 40,000 new trees through their woodland creation programme this past year. Working
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City of Trees launch Urban Forest Plan

City of Trees, the Community Forest for Greater Manchester, has today launched its updated Forest Plan, All Our Trees – Greater Manchester’s Urban Forest
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Flood Resilience in the Rainy City

The Role of Trees in Combating Flood Risks in Greater Manchester As Greater Manchester welcomed in the new year, many of our communities once
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Celebrating The University of Manchester’s Bicentenary Year

We’re excited to be part of The University of Manchester‘s bicentenary year celebrations, kicking off our new partnership this month by planting 200 trees
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A record year for planting of semi-mature trees across Greater Manchester

We are proud to have planted a record 3,172 standard (large, semi-mature) trees across the region during the last planting season. Working together with
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