Waltham Forest’s adopt a tree scheme gives businesses and other members of the community the opportunity to improve the quality of their local environment by adopting trees in public areas.
Adopting a tree is a great way to do your bit for the community by making the borough cleaner and greener. Planting more trees in Waltham Forest will also help to tackle climate change.
Why adopt?
We all want to live in an environment that is clean and green. Streets and green spaces that have a high number of healthy trees help to make the borough more attractive and pleasant for everyone.
Whether you are a business wanting to highlight your green credentials, or an individual wanting to give a special gift or dedication, adopting a tree is a great way to give something back to your community.
What's involved?
The adopt a tree scheme is open to anyone in Waltham Forest who wants to make a contribution to their local environment.
We will work with you to identify which species of tree will be planted, and where your adopted tree will be located.
We ask that businesses agree to adopt a minimum of 12 trees over a period of 12 months, at a cost of £150 per tree. Individuals can adopt any number of trees, also at a cost of £150 per tree.
The Council will plant your tree, look after it until it is well established, and carry out any necessary maintenance and pruning.
To thank you for contributing to the adopt a tree scheme you will receive an adoption certificate, and each tree will have a plaque detailing its adopter. This plaque can be used to publicise your green credentials, or to display a special dedication.
How to adopt your tree
To register your interest in adopting a tree in Waltham Forest you can fill in the online form or contact Waltham Forest Direct on 020 8496 3000 or via email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
What happens next
You will be contacted by Green Space to discuss the location and provided with suggested species of tree for the location.
Once these details have been confirmed, a date for planting and the plaque wording will be agreed. Tree planting is undertaken in the dormant season from November to March.
How do I make a payment
You can make a payment on the day of planting in person by cash, by cheque made payable to the "London Borough of Waltham Forest" or pay online
