It takes a community to raise a forest

This planting season has been one of our busiest yet, alongside new partnerships and ways of working. Across the season, we’ve worked with a wide range of partners and communities. Now, as the season comes to a close, our team has been reflecting on what we’ve learned along the way…

A milestone has been reached across England, with 10 million trees planted through the Trees for Climate programme. To celebrate the milestone, a ceremonial 10 millionth tree has been planted in each of England's 15 Community Forests. Cumbria’s ceremonial tree was planted at Hammond’s Pond, Carlisle…

We are often asked why we don’t only plant native trees.

It’s a good question, because native species play a vital role in Cumbria’s landscapes. They support wildlife that has evolved alongside them, shape the character of our countryside, and connect us to long histories of land use and culture…