Tree Planting at The Closes
Trees for Cities is pleased to be working with Hillingdon Council to plant new trees on The Closes Recreation Ground in West Drayton. The trees will create woodland areas, increase canopy cover, and add to the biodiversity value and visual interest of the site.
Come plant trees with us!
Please join us on Saturday 23rd November 2024, 10am-3pm at The Closes Recreation Ground for a free community tree planting day! This activity is suitable for all ages. Trees for Cities will provide all the tools and equipment you need as well as guidance on tree planting from our team. There will also be a free hot lunch and refreshments provided.
Accessibility is very important to us, and we are working to make sure our events can welcome everyone. If you have any specific needs or questions around accessibility at this event please contact community@treesforcities.org.
Please sign up for the event using the form below.
Why are we planting trees here?
The Closes is a park of approximately 9.5ha in the ward of West Drayton. The north side of the site is largely amenity grassland, and is used for recreation, with a play area, bike track, tennis courts and an informal football pitch. There is a wilder section in the southwest corner where in recent years there has been a relaxed mowing regime and some new trees planted as well as natural regeneration of trees. The park has a number of existing mature trees which are largely similar in age. The site is bordered by St George’s Meadows, a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, to the west.
The project aims to increase the biodiversity value of the site by planting woodland compartments with varying age structure and densities to create a diverse woodland habitat that complement areas of natural regeneration. Larger trees planted along avenues would continue shaded walkways, and the orchard would provide fruit for local people and animals to enjoy.
Click the links below to learn more about the design.