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Tree planting: Where can I do it and which type is best? | Tree planting: Where can I do it and which type is best? |
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A warning from climate change experts that the UK needs to quickly plant a lot more trees has prompted readers to ask how they can help. | A warning from climate change experts that the UK needs to quickly plant a lot more trees has prompted readers to ask how they can help. |
At best we need to more than double the amount of trees we plant to achieve our carbon reduction targets, experts have said. | At best we need to more than double the amount of trees we plant to achieve our carbon reduction targets, experts have said. |
Here are some of the things our readers wanted to know about tree planting. | Here are some of the things our readers wanted to know about tree planting. |
Can I plant trees anywhere? | Can I plant trees anywhere? |
Stuart James, 27, from Bath, said he wanted to be "a part of the change we all need to make". | Stuart James, 27, from Bath, said he wanted to be "a part of the change we all need to make". |
"I haven't got a lot of land but can you just plant trees wherever you like?" he asked. | "I haven't got a lot of land but can you just plant trees wherever you like?" he asked. |
You can plant trees in your own garden as long as roots and branches would not damage nearby properties, according to the Woodland Trust. | You can plant trees in your own garden as long as roots and branches would not damage nearby properties, according to the Woodland Trust. |
In England, you would not need planning permission to plant less than two hectares (20,000 sq metres) in a low risk area, it said. | In England, you would not need planning permission to plant less than two hectares (20,000 sq metres) in a low risk area, it said. |
Otherwise you would need an Environmental Impact Assessment from the Forestry Commission. | Otherwise you would need an Environmental Impact Assessment from the Forestry Commission. |
Trees can only be planted around your local area with the landowners' permission, The Tree Council warned. | Trees can only be planted around your local area with the landowners' permission, The Tree Council warned. |
You should not plant trees on archaeological sites, places with rare or protected species, grassland that has never been ploughed, wetlands and heathland, the Woodland Trust said. | You should not plant trees on archaeological sites, places with rare or protected species, grassland that has never been ploughed, wetlands and heathland, the Woodland Trust said. |
Which are the best trees to plant? | Which are the best trees to plant? |
Trevor Ley, 43, from Woolwich in south east London, asked: "What small tree or plant could households grow in their gardens to best absorb carbon? | Trevor Ley, 43, from Woolwich in south east London, asked: "What small tree or plant could households grow in their gardens to best absorb carbon? |
"I feel it is very important to support tree planting as, living in London, you see many green spaces disappear to become high-rise developments," he said. | "I feel it is very important to support tree planting as, living in London, you see many green spaces disappear to become high-rise developments," he said. |
Mr Ley said his children Alexander, six, and Isaac, three, enjoyed putting the gardening tips they learned at school into practice at home. | Mr Ley said his children Alexander, six, and Isaac, three, enjoyed putting the gardening tips they learned at school into practice at home. |
Long-living native species such as oak and maple are effective at storing carbon dioxide, according to the Woodland Trust. | Long-living native species such as oak and maple are effective at storing carbon dioxide, according to the Woodland Trust. |
But these could grow to be very large so trees such as Hazel, Blackthorn, Crab Apple and Goat Willow were suitable for smaller spaces, the trust said. | But these could grow to be very large so trees such as Hazel, Blackthorn, Crab Apple and Goat Willow were suitable for smaller spaces, the trust said. |
Medium-sized tree options include Elder, Field Maple, Hawthorn, Holly and Yew. | |
The Tree Council suggested people "copy nature by planting trees already successful on or near the site". | The Tree Council suggested people "copy nature by planting trees already successful on or near the site". |
What can I do locally? | What can I do locally? |
Dana Druka, 24, from Scotland, now lives in Birmingham. She said she found it difficult to find a local tree planting scheme flexible enough to fit around university and work. | Dana Druka, 24, from Scotland, now lives in Birmingham. She said she found it difficult to find a local tree planting scheme flexible enough to fit around university and work. |
"I think planting trees can offer huge benefits," she said. "From improving personal fitness and mental health, creating wonderful shared spaces for communities and ultimately being proactive in fighting climate change." | "I think planting trees can offer huge benefits," she said. "From improving personal fitness and mental health, creating wonderful shared spaces for communities and ultimately being proactive in fighting climate change." |
Joshua Watkins, 18, from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, said news articles and charities told people about the problems but not the solutions. | Joshua Watkins, 18, from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, said news articles and charities told people about the problems but not the solutions. |
"If everyone did at least a little something then surely that's better than one organisation trying to do something big on their own?" he said. | "If everyone did at least a little something then surely that's better than one organisation trying to do something big on their own?" he said. |
The Tree Council has a national network of local tree volunteers and local councils should be able to point anyone in the right direction. | The Tree Council has a national network of local tree volunteers and local councils should be able to point anyone in the right direction. |
Many forests have schemes allowing people to dedicate a tree to a loved one. | Many forests have schemes allowing people to dedicate a tree to a loved one. |
Should developers plant one tree per new house? | Should developers plant one tree per new house? |
Natalie Parker, 27, from Banbury in Oxfordshire, said: "I live on a established estate and have lots of trees to look at from my garden and love listening to the birds they attract. | Natalie Parker, 27, from Banbury in Oxfordshire, said: "I live on a established estate and have lots of trees to look at from my garden and love listening to the birds they attract. |
"I think the government should introduce a rule that all new-build properties should plant a tree in the garden. | "I think the government should introduce a rule that all new-build properties should plant a tree in the garden. |
"Trees will attract wildlife to these new estates and also offer shade and privacy to residents." | "Trees will attract wildlife to these new estates and also offer shade and privacy to residents." |
Hazel Sniadowski got in touch to tell us that when she moved to Milton Keynes in 1984 she received a £10 tree voucher. | Hazel Sniadowski got in touch to tell us that when she moved to Milton Keynes in 1984 she received a £10 tree voucher. |
"If this scheme was rolled out it would help towards the carbon neutral aim," she said. | "If this scheme was rolled out it would help towards the carbon neutral aim," she said. |
Even if every household with a garden in the UK planted two trees they would amount to 45 million. | Even if every household with a garden in the UK planted two trees they would amount to 45 million. |
This would still only be about 3% of the total number of trees the Woodland Trust has estimated the UK needs to plant by 2050 in order to reach net zero emissions - 1.5 billion. | This would still only be about 3% of the total number of trees the Woodland Trust has estimated the UK needs to plant by 2050 in order to reach net zero emissions - 1.5 billion. |
Where can I go for more information? | Where can I go for more information? |
Chris Johns, 65, from Hurst Green in Surrey, asked which organisations offered advice about planting trees. | Chris Johns, 65, from Hurst Green in Surrey, asked which organisations offered advice about planting trees. |
"Apart from the CO2 benefits of woodlands they are so pleasant on the eye and on the soul - having more woodlands must be win-win," he said. | "Apart from the CO2 benefits of woodlands they are so pleasant on the eye and on the soul - having more woodlands must be win-win," he said. |
There are lots of resources on the websites of the Forestry Commission, Woodland Trust, Royal Horticultural Society and The Tree Council. | There are lots of resources on the websites of the Forestry Commission, Woodland Trust, Royal Horticultural Society and The Tree Council. |
This story was inspired by questions sent in by readers of Tree planting rise 'needs to happen quickly' | This story was inspired by questions sent in by readers of Tree planting rise 'needs to happen quickly' |
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