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Trees for schools
We work with schools across Greater Manchester greening school grounds by supplying free trees for schools and organising a ‘how to plant a tree’ day with pupils.
Trees improve student’s health and wellbeing, create habitats for wildlife and help to combat climate change.
We provide trees, tools, and the expertise. All we need from you is permission, space to plant and enthusiastic kids! This scheme is open to all schools within Greater Manchester.
Spotlight on…
Christ Church Primary School, Bury
1195 trees were planted at Christ Church Primary School in Bury with the whole school joining in. This included a wildlife copse with an outdoor learning classroom and orchard planted at the school. A hedge including species such as crab apple, wild cherry and elder was also planted. Read more about the impacts here.
The school were looking to improve their outdoor learning opportunities for the children and as well as wanting to attract more biodiversity to the site. The hedge installed will play a functional role in providing natural screening between the school and the pub and residential gardens that sit next door.
“Lots of the children said they would like to plant trees for a job when they grow up. Also, a child with additional needs who often finds it difficult to access the national curriculum completely thrived in this environment and this was great to see.”
Miss Gilmore, Year 4, Abbotts Community Primary School
Frequently asked questions
There is no cost to the school. We provide free trees and tools to schools, including equipment suitable for children such as junior spades and gloves.
City of Trees staff offer a tree planting session for each school. This includes a curriculum linked introduction to trees and how they shape our everyday lives followed by a demonstration on how to plant a tree.
During the remainder of the session, children plant trees themselves. We assist and answer any questions they have.
If there is space for the trees to grow safely and healthily then we can plant. To help ascertain this City of Trees will complete a site assessment to advise what trees would be suitable and what species would fit with the school’s individual needs. Get in touch and we can advise what could be possible.
If there is space for the trees to grow safely and healthily then we can plant. To help ascertain this City of Trees will complete a site assessment to advise what trees would be suitable and what species would fit with the school’s individual needs. Get in touch and we can advise what could be possible.
We believe in ‘the right tree in the right place’ so the type of tree we plant depends on the needs of the school and size of land. Planting plans are designed by our professional team.
Once the free trees have been planted the in your school will be responsible for looking after them. However, City of Trees can provide a maintenance day during the summer and will supply schools with a ‘caring for your trees’ information pack, helping you to keep your trees healthy as they grow. We are also available to be contacted for any advice or guidance whenever the school may need it.
Availability of the funding will be based on demand for the project, based on our past experience working with school planting projects we should be able to accommodate demand.