Stories
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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Shannon's Youth Programme Experience
Our Youth Programme participant, Shannon, shares what she’s gained from the experience, and how it has complemented her studies and work in sustainability.
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Joining forces to widen our impact
Across our 30 year history, Trees for Cities has depended on solid partnerships to increase our reach and impact in the UK and around the globe.
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Volunteer Stories: Elliot revisits trees he planted 10 years on
Elliot Bushay recently revisited the same trees he helped plant back in 2013 in Ray Park, London. He shares his touching journey from planting to now appreciating the woodland.
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Inspirational Women Across History in Ecology
For Women's History Month, our volunteer writer Helena Keys highlights women whose passion and determination continue to inspire and inform today.
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World Poetry Day 2024
This World Poetry Day, read some incredible 'poetree' submitted from our tree and nature-inspired poetry competition!
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What is an urban forest and how do we nurture them?
This International Day of Forests, we're delving into what defines an 'urban forest', and how our Trees for Climate Action initiative is getting more trees in Bradford and Glasgow.
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Banksy's Tree Mural: Our Interpretation
Banksy's new mural has just dropped in north London, and we think the message is clear; we need more trees.
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5 questions with our senior urban forest manager
In honour of International Women’s Day, HortWeek spoke to our very own Georgie Logan to find out more about her role and what more we can be doing to create equality.
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Bucking the trend: the women leading the fight for urban trees
Women make up 68% of UK charities, but only 56%-63% are led by women chief executives. Why are organisations like ours still outliers in 2024?
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A Thousand Community Trees For The UK's Four Capitals
A thousand community trees have been planted in parks and schools across the four capitals of the UK to celebrate His Majesty's Coronation.
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Volunteer Stories: Superstar Supervisor Sam
Trees for Cities Volunteer Supervisor, Sam, tells us what attracted her to volunteer with us, and what brings her back - planting season after planting season!
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Unplugged And Outside: Boosting Family Mental Health The Natural Way
Volunteer writer, Gabrielle Donnelly, shares her experience of being a parent and discovering the healing and calming effect nature has on her family.