Dorset Council offering grants towards tree planting
The authority wants to increase the number of them in the county
A new grant scheme's been set up in Dorset, so local communities can plant and care for trees.
Funded by the Council and managed by the Dorset National Landscape team, the Fund has opened for applications, from community organisations, parish and town councils, and schools.
They've said trees play a crucial role in our natural world, from providing homes for wildlife to tackling climate change.
But planting the wrong tree in the wrong place can have a negative impact on local wildlife, communities, and landscape.
As part of the scheme, the Dorset Community Tree Fund will also offer support for the planning and design phases of planting projects.
Councillor Ray Bryan, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, said:
“I’m thrilled that Dorset’s communities can now benefit from this support to plant trees and create woodlands in their local areas.
“We know that trees are important for so many different reasons. And projects like this are one way we’re supporting local efforts to restore nature and tackle climate change.
“As a council we are committed to protecting our natural environment, and through this new fund, we can help make sure our county’s trees, new and old, are managed for wildlife, climate, and people."