The Big Tree Plant launched in December 2010. It’s a campaign to increase the number of trees planted in towns, cities and neighbourhoods throughout England.

The Big Tree Plant is a national partnership bringing together the wide range of organisations who already plant trees, as well as civic and community groups working with Defra and the Forestry Commission. A list of the national campaign partners are at the bottom of this page.

Campaign progress

Based on the reports from partners, community groups and the public, we regularly update information about the number of trees planted (on the right hand side of the page).

Campaign aims

The campaign is aiming to support the Big Society by getting more people involved in planting and caring for trees and establishing local community tree projects throughout England.

Contact us

For further information on the campaign call the Defra helpline on
08459 33 55 77 or email: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk

 National campaign partners

• Civic Voice
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• England’s Community Forests
• Forestry Commission
• The Greater London Authority
• Groundwork
• Keep Britain Tidy
• Kew
• The Local Government Association (LGA)
• Mayor of London
• The National Forest
• Natural England
• Tree Council
• Trees for Cities
• The Conservation Volunteers
• Woodland Trust