Why we're planting

Planting is now complete! Thank you to everyone who attended one of our community planting days to transform their neighbourhood.

Trees for Cities will be planting trees to introduce new species, provide more seasonal colour, improve biodiversity and increase climate resilience. We have prepared plans which you can view below.

Hartlepool currently has one of the lowest Local Authority Tree Equity scores in the country. Through the Tree Equity for Hartlepool project, we're working to tackle Hartlepool's low tree canopy cover and begin a journey towards a more healthy, sustainable and equitable urban forest for Hartlepool. 

We hope these trees will be a welcome improvement to the space and provide lasting benefits to the environment and the local community. We hope you can join us in shaping the design and planting the trees in winter.

Click below to view the proposed planting designs for Phoenix Centre: