BDC Big Tree Giveaway

Blaby District Council's Big Tree Giveaway – 2024

Blaby District Council is committed to supporting the community to become Net Zero by 2050. A key part of this work is to increase biodiversity across the district as nature loss undermines our food systems, the economy and our health and wellbeing. The latest State of Nature report shows that 1 in 6 species are now threatened with extinction. Creating a small woodland or orchard is a brilliant way to help address the problem of Climate Change and improve the local flora and fauna. Following the success of last year's Big Tree Giveaway, Blaby District Council are focusing this year on assisting local Schools, Community Groups, Libraries and Parish Council's to boost biodiversity on their land and help combat Climate Change.

Using funding from the United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund, we are offering the opportunity to create a small woodland area or orchard for your organisation by providing 10-15 trees free of charge. We are able to offer a variety of trees in a selection of sizes suited to the available space you may have. Whilst Blaby District Council won't be directly involved in planting your woodland or orchard, will be on hand to offer guidance and support with your project.

How to apply

Submit a proposal via the following email address [email protected] stating how you intend to deliver and manage the project. You will need to consider the following:

•Which Species to plant

• Where to plant your trees

• How and when to plant them

• How you will care for and maintain the trees The Woodland Trust have produced guidance that will help your application.

Please refer to this guide before submitting your proposal.

How to Care for Your Trees - Plant Trees - Woodland Trust Date: 8 th April 2024 My Ref: Big Tree Giveaway Your Ref: Contact: Climate.Change@blaby.gov.uk Tel No: 0116 272 7555 Fax No: 0116 275 0368 Email: Caroline Harbour, Environmental Health, Housing and Community Services Group Manager

The deadline for applications is the 24th May 2024 and we intend to provide requested trees in October 2024.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Environmental Services Blaby District Council