A small sapling being freshly planted in the ground with the the Big Forest Plant logo on the right hand side
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The Big Forest Plant 2025 is here!

The Big Forest Plant is a celebration of trees, nature, and community action. This winter, we’re planting 100,000 trees, including the creation of 125 acres of new woodland, that will grow for generations.

A photo of Kathrine Keates smiling with Together we can plant 100,000 trees

Trees clean our air, shelter wildlife, and bring life to our landscapes. Explore stories, resources, and tree-planting news, and discover how you can get involved - from volunteering and gifting trees to learning about the impact of reforestation. Join us in growing a greener, wilder future.

A young tree sapling that has freshly been planted in the Forest floor. With writing that reads click here to donate today
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We’re so grateful to those who have shown their support so far. Donations are being put straight to work during our busy planting season. If you would like to know more about all things trees, take a look at our resources below, from how to plant your own tree to our top tree identification tips.

Silver birch - a close up of the bark for tree identification purposes
Tree identification
Here at the Heart of England Forest, we only plant native broadleaf species. Take a look at our helpful guide to test your tree knowledge.
Discover native broadleaf trees
A close up of an autumnal leaf of the small leafed lime
Small leaved lime
Volunteer Coordinator Jonathan shares a story of a young small-leaved lime tree, how it grows, and lives in the Forest.
Read the story here
A sapling in the muddy ground being supported with a wooden stake
Get your hands dirty
Make a real difference for nature! Join us for a fun, rewarding day planting trees and helping to grow a native forest.
Volunteer to tree plant
A close up of someone's wellie digging up a spot to put a tree sapling in the ground
Right tree in the right place
More information
The Big Forest Plant 2025 logo
Help plant a tree today
Donate today
A close up of acorns
Is 2025 a mast year in the Forest?
Explore more here
A smiling photo of Jonathan in the Forest about to plant a tree
Learn how to plant a tree with us
Watch here
A veteran black poplar at Morgrove Coppice
Mature or veteran tree?
Discover the difference