New trees at Marnham Field (Greenford Road)
Trees for Cities is pleased to be working with Ealing Council at Marnham Field, Greenford Road. The newly planted trees create new areas of high-value woodland along the existing tree line, complementing the existing mosaic of habitats and adding to the green corridor connecting the Park with Greenford Park cemetery. The trees were planted in December 2023 and January 2024 and the woodland is growing well in its first summer season. Over the next few months, Trees for Cities will carry out woodland establishment checks and spread more mulch around the planted areas.
Community Woodland Maintenance Day
Trees for Cities is pleased to be holding a woodland maintenance day at Marnham Field on Tuesday 11th June from 11am - 3pm.
We will be spreading bark mulch around the trees we planted in December 2023, this will help the woodland establish by keeping the ground around the trees moist and providing nutrients for the trees.
As part of the day, we will also be providing guidance on tree identification and what we look for in newly planted woodland. One of our team will deliver these sessions at 11.30am and again at 2pm
We will provide drinking water, tools and work gloves but please bring any food you would like to have throughout the day. There are also some shops and a cafe very nearby on Greenford Road.
The Nearest Postcode is UB6 9AS and the park is served by busses from Southall and Greenford (92, 282 and E5)
For more information including accessibility information please contact our community engagement co-ordinator, John at johnk@treesforcities.org
If you would like to join us please sign up on the form below, this is so we know how much equipment to bring with us.
What trees did we plant and why?
The area has been identified by Ealing Council as an ideal location to plant new trees. The trees will increase the canopy cover of the borough, which is currently lower than the national average. The species we have chosen will also provide new habitats for local wildlife.
As Marnham Field is so close to the Brent River, a major drainage artery for the area, the new trees will help to reduce flooding further downstream.
Trees for Cities will work with Ealing Council for one year after planting to make sure the woodland areas are established properly. After this time, it will be left to grow and develop at its own pace. Trees for Cities will regularly work in the woodland with Ealing Council and our other partners so you may see our team from time to time over the next few years carrying out woodland maintenance.
During community consultation on the project, we received feedback from local people and worked with residents and Ealing Council to make appropriate changes to the initial design. You can view the final design and species list via the links below. In response to this feedback didn't do some of the planting near Greenford Road, to preserve more areas of meadowland