The Bucks Tree Mission, established in 2021, aims to combat climate change, improve air quality, and foster thriving communities. The council highlights that planting more trees helps enhance local neighbourhoods, support wildlife, and create green spaces for residents to enjoy.
Trees offer numerous environmental benefits, including cleaning the air, providing shade, managing rainwater run-off, and creating habitats for wildlife. The volunteer events offer a practical way for residents to contribute to long-term environmental improvements in their local areas.
Scheduled planting events include: Iver Village on Wednesday 25 November and Saturday 28 November 2026; Meadowcroft Open Space, Aylesbury, on Friday 4 December, Saturday 5 December and Monday 7 December 2026; and Saunderton on Thursday 10 December 2026. These events are part of broader woodland establishment efforts, including new Forestry Commission-funded woodland and a pilot tree pack scheme for residents.
“"Our winter planting events are a great opportunity to get outdoors, meet other people and make a lasting difference to your local area. Every tree planted takes us another step towards our Bucks Tree Mission target. These trees will help improve air quality, slow surface water run-off, provide homes for wildlife and create greener, healthier places for residents to enjoy. You don’t need any previous experience to take part. Whether you can give a couple of hours or stay for the day, your help will be greatly appreciated. I encourage residents to sign up and join us in planting a greener future for Buckinghamshire."
Advance booking is required for these events. Full details and registration are available on the Bucks Tree Mission webpage.
