Tree planting season

Tree planting is a key way of combating climate change, and carefully planned and managed planting creates woodland habitats that survive and thrive in the long term.  

This winter season, we are aiming to plant 110,000 broadleaf trees between October 2026 and March 2027. 

Planting takes place in the autumn and winter months as the young trees are in a resting phase and have no active leaf growth, meaning that each sapling can focus its energy on developing a stable root system. 

This winter, trees are being planted at four sites in the Forest

Why is our work important?

The work we do today is helping create a greener, healthier, and more resilient future for generations to come. 

Every tree planted and habitat restored contributes to a bigger national effort. Our work supports key environmental commitments, including the Environmental Improvement Plan, the government’s 30x30 target to protect and restore 30% of land for nature by 2030, the Nature Recovery Network, the England Trees Action Plan, and Local Nature Recovery Strategies.