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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A story of unexpected and incredible support from ian chan fans
25 September 2024
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
16 April 2024
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
5 April 2024
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
8 March 2024
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
7 March 2024
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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Volunteer Stories: Superstar Supervisor Sam
12 February 2024
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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Tree planting brings back fond memories for 92 Year Old resident
1 April 2022
A fantastic volunteer story from a long-term Portslade resident who has helped plant trees on the green opposite the house she has lived in for 70 years!
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COP26: Meet Young Climate Activist Zaki!
29 October 2021
15 year old Zaki tells us what inspired him to take action against the climate crisis and his plan to go big and plant more trees!
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"Three cheers for trees!" - Rose's Walk for Urban Greenery
14 September 2021
How 9-year-old Rose became inspired to walk over 21 miles for urban trees.
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From Torquay to Taunton - Ben Coles' Walk for Trees
3 August 2021
After two days in intense heat, Ben Coles managed to walk 58 miles from Torquay to Taunton. Check out how he got on...
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How Ben is planting trees by walking to work
29 June 2021
Ben Coles at Somerset Council, will be walking 58 miles, from Torquay to Taunton, to work, raising money for urban trees.
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Volunteer Stories: My day of volunteering with Trees for Cities
24 October 2018
Christopher Hall from People's Postcode Lottery tells his story of volunteering with us in Edinburgh, where he learnt a lot about trees' impact on the environment – and on himself.