About the project
We are helping National Highways plant hundreds of thousands of trees by 2030, working with communities across England.. The initiative demonstrates how low carbon initiatives can benefit both nature and communities. The trees are being grown at Greenwood Plants, West Sussex, and are from British-sourced seed, are 100% peat free and Plant Healthy certified.

Who can apply
- Local authorities
- Charities & other NGOs
- Community groups
- Education institutions
- Individual landowners
- Farmers
- Private sector organisations incl. care homes
Guidance documents
Templates
At a glance
What you can apply for
A selection of tree species, with orders of between 500 – 50,000 whips per application.
Planting locations
England only.
Currently closed


Further information
If you have any questions related to your project, the application form, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with The Tree Council team.
Please email grants@treecouncil.org.uk for further information.
Case studies
More inspiring stories from past grantees, demonstrating good practice, can be found on our YouTube channel.
Find the right grant for you
National Highways Community Trees Programme not quite what you’re looking for? Use the table below to find the best fit for your project.
Register your interest
Complete the form below to hear from us when the National Highways Community Trees Programme re-opens.







