Free Tree Scheme in Boston Manor Park This Weekend
Hounslow Council will be handing out potted fruit trees
Over 500 trees reserved for borough residents. Picture: Hounslow Council
January 11, 2024
Free Trees for Hounslow provides an opportunity to take away a potted fruit tree and is open to Hounslow residents, schools, and local faith and community groups.
This Sunday (14 January) the trees are being distributed at Boston Manor Park from 10am to 1.30pm and the following week the event comes to Turnham Green in Chiswick.
To receive a free tree you must order it online before collection. To place your order, visit this page on the Hounslow Council web site.
750 trees in total are available for this year’s giveaway, which includes 500 reserved for residents, 150 for community groups, and 100 for schools.
Last year, the council’s parks team distributed more than 900 trees as part of the scheme enabling the borough to surpass its tree planting target for the season.
Schools, community groups, and faith groups will be able to apply for an individual tree or bundle of three trees each, while residents will be able to apply for one tree per household.
The species of tree available are: ‘Jonagold’ Apple, ‘Victoria’ Plum, ‘Brown Turkey’ Fig, ‘Concorde’ Pear and, ‘Morello’ Cherry.
Councillor Salman Shaheen, Hounslow Council’s Cabinet Member for Recreation, Public Spaces, and Parking said, "Tackling the climate emergency is a key priority for myself and the Council, with our annual free tree giveaway playing an important part in Hounslow’s commitment to plant at least 22,500 trees by 2026.
"Building upon the successes of previous years, we are pleased to announce that this year's tree giveaway has been extended to include faith and community groups, adding to our usual residents offering.
"Hounslow’s schools are also once again eligible to participate as part of our commitment to supporting students and schools in the borough to take action towards protecting our environment."
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