Together for Trees’ is Sustainable Swaledale’s tree planting programme, which has been running every year since 2021. Since then, we have created small woodlands and planted hedges at over forty sites in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale—planting an average of 3,000 trees per year.
The entire programme is delivered by volunteers and because it is fully funded, there is no cost to landowners who are interested in all the benefits that trees and hedges bring to their land.
Getting involved
Planting takes place between November and March, and we arrange a dozen or so ‘tree days’ each year. You can sign up for just one or become a regular.
Taking part is a great way to get yourself active outdoors during the colder months of the year, and join in with others doing something satisfying and constructive that will enhance where we live for decades to come. Tools and training are provided so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm (although warm clothes and good boots are highly recommended!).
All the trees we plant are native to our area, and where we can, we source them from our own tree nursery using locally-collected seed. Each site is independently checked to make sure it supports the Yorkshire Dales National Park’s environmental goals.
As well as planting we also arrange tree-guard removal and hedge-laying days as part of the programme.
If you’d like to get involved, or if you’d like some trees on your patch, email us at info@sustainableswaledale.org. Or keep in touch via our Facebook group.
