Stories
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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Staff Stories: Matt’s Path To A Meaningful Green Career
21 January 2026
Matt, a former Trees for Cities trainee, shares where his career has taken him since his traineeship, and how one spark led to a decade of meaningful work in the green sector.
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How to identify trees in winter
19 January 2026
Even in the colder months, there's still plenty to learn about nature! Check out this guide by the Field Studies Council to help with winter tree identification.
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8 Trees You Can Have As Houseplants
12 January 2026
Do you love trees so much you wish you could be surrounded by them all day? Well, you can! Here are 8 of our favourite house plant trees that can bring the forest into your home.
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Planting trees for hope
15 December 2025
We've been planting urban trees for over 30 years, sharing their benefits with communities across the UK and inspiring feelings of hope!
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Seven ways to make your Christmas more sustainable
8 December 2025
‘Tis the season to be jolly - while also helping the planet!
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25 Years with Sir Michael Palin
1 December 2025
For over 25 years, Sir Michael Palin has been a friend and supporter of Trees for Cities - now he’s lending his voice to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal for greener communities.
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Intreeducing: Holly the magician
28 November 2025
Read on to discover how the holly tree bridges the gap between pagan rituals and modern celebrations, and provides a lifeline for wildlife during our coldest months.
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Intreeducing: The Mighty Oak
14 November 2025
Discover the mighty oaks, from ancient forests to modern landscapes, and why these majestic trees are celebrated as icons of resilience and hope.
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Championing Tree Equity: Why everyone deserves equal access to trees
11 November 2025
Across the UK, millions of people do not have access to trees or green spaces and the benefits of trees aren't equally shared. This is called tree inequity.
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Our 2024-25 Planting Impact
20 October 2025
In the 2024-25 planting season, we worked in more urban areas across the UK than ever before! Find out more about how we're making a difference.
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Famous Urban Trees Around The World
15 October 2025
Discover some of the world’s most famous urban trees, and how these extraordinary city trees root us in history, play a part in our culture, and bring life to our streets.
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How You Can Take Local Climate Action
14 September 2025
In the face of our rapidly changing climate, it's often hard to imagine how anything you can do will make a difference. Well, we're here to tell you it does - and here's how.