Thank you for planting trees with us!

Brent Council and Trees for Cities are working together to plant over 1100 new trees with the local community in Longstone Avenue Open Space. Of these, 18 are what we call 'standard trees' which are 7-12 years old and are 2-3 meters tall when they are planted. The remainder of the trees will contribute to new hedging around the open space and a small coppice - these are 'whip' trees or young saplings that are 1-2 years old. As the trees grow, they will provide colour, shade and visual interest to the area throughout the year as well as create more wildlife habitat and foraging opportunities for local residents. 

As part of the project, we organised 7 tree planting workshops with local schools and held a Community Tree Planting Day in February 2025.  Over 78 adults and 143 children planted trees to help improve this space for the local community. Brent Council and Trees for Cities are continuing to work together to involve residents in the after care of this space.

Interested in getting involved? Please contact community@treesforcities.org to find out more. For wider updates on walking, cycling and greening projects happening in the neighbourhood and borough, sign up to the Council’s Brent Environmental Network Newsletter at https://www.brent.gov.uk/neighbourhoods-and-communities/community-priorities/climate-emergency/supporting-communities/brent-environmental-network

Why are we planting trees here?

Brent Council has agreed a localised approach to tackling the climate emergency, and developed a Green Neighbourhoods programme. Church End and Roundwood has been identified as one of the pilot areas to work towards this aim. 

During 2023 and early 2024, Brent Council and Sustrans worked with residents to develop proposals for green corridors through the Church End and Roundwood Green Neighbourhood. This identified opportunities to improve walking, wheeling, cycling and greening in the neighbourhood. Building on these engagements, the council has committed to work with communities to develop potential for new planting schemes at Longstone Avenue Open Space, alongside improving wildlife and biodiversity.

A community orchard was planted in the open space in Spring 2024, and now Brent Council are working with Trees for Cities to provide additional planting, and involve residents in the design, installation and after care. 

Thank you for your feedback

Our teams conducted community engagement activities in November and December 2024 and received valuable feedback on the initial design ideas. Input from residents, local stakeholders, and council staff/maintenance teams was considered in parallel and informed amendments to the design.