The scheme doesn’t cover private gardens or the National Forest area. There are tree planting grants available from the National Forest Company
Free replacement trees
An ongoing free tree scheme for farmers and rural landowners across the county, as part of our tree planting initiative. Parish, councils and schools can also apply.
The scheme aims to replace trees that have been removed or lost in rural areas as a result of:
- storm damage
- disease and decline
- tree and hedge removal
We supply the trees and planting materials. The landowner collects the trees and does the planting and aftercare.
We prefer planting sites near to main road corridors, but will consider any site on rural land visible to the public, such as:
- hedgerows
- field boundaries
- field corners
- parkland areas
If you would like to apply for a free tree, please complete the application form in the free trees leaflet.
Return your application along with a map of your proposed planting site to:
Leicestershire County Council
Forestry Group
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicestershire
LE3 8RE
Community orchard scheme
An ongoing free orchard tree scheme for schools, parish council’s, groups and community led initiatives across the county, as part of our tree planting initiative.
The scheme aims to create new orchards, or to add new trees to existing orchards.
We supply the trees and planting materials, which are delivered to the successful applicants. Tree recipients are responsible for planting and aftercare, with suitable advice provided by Leicestershire County Council Forestry and Arboriculture.
The trees must be planted on sites which are open to the public, and groups must have permission from the landowner to plant the trees.
If you would like to apply for free orchard trees, please complete the application form below:
Return your application along with a map of your proposed planting site to forestry@leics.gov.uk