People Stories
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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Interview with Urban Forest Director Suzanne
To mark International Women’s Day, Suzanne Simmons, Urban Forest Director at Trees for Cities, shares how far the forestry sector has come, but why there is more work to be done.
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Interview with Youth Programme Manager Megan
In honour of International Women’s Day, HortWeek speaks to our Youth Programme Manager, Megan Akerman, on how we're engaging young people with the urban forestry sector.
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Sponsor Stories: 8-year-old eco warrior Zelda
Zelda loves trees and the outdoors, so she decided for her 8th birthday she was going to fundraise for more trees!
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Volunteer Stories: Why Akshay keeps coming back
Long-time volunteer Akshay shares why his volunteer experiences at our tree planting days - come rain or shine - feel magical.
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Volunteer Stories: The ‘turn up’ twins Kris & Kate
Regular faces at our planting events, twins Kate and Kris have been volunteering with us for many years - what makes them keep coming back?
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Volunteer stories: Ana's first time tree planting
Our volunteer, Ana Barros, shares her experience planting a tree for the first time at our community planting event in Mile End Park last season.
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Volunteer Stories: Veteran Tree Planter Dave
Volunteer Supervisor, Dave, has been planting with us for 24 years and tells us what it means to him to be able to visit the thriving woodlands he helped create.
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A story of unexpected and incredible support from ian chan fans
What does a Hong Kong pop music sensation and a UK tree planting charity have in common? They’re both supported by the amazing work of the Ian Chan International Fan Club!
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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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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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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?