Free Tree Scheme 2025

Free Tree Scheme 2025

Now in its 18th year, we are pleased to announce that the Free Tree Scheme, supported by the National Forest, is back for 2025.

NW Leicestershire residents within the National Forest Area are eligible to apply for up to 2 free trees and up to 30m of free trees suitable for hedging.

Applications are now closed.

Collection Date: Sunday 23rd November only. Ashby - Ivanhoe School or Coalville -Stephenson College pick up. 9-10.30am

Are you eligible to apply? 

If you live in one of the following towns or villages you can apply:

Acresford, Albert Village, Ashby de la Zouch, Bardon, Blackfordby, Charley, Coalville, Coleorton, Donington le Heath, Donisthorpe, Ellistown, Grace Dieu, Griffydam, Heather, Hugglescote, Ibstock, Lount, Measham, Moira, Newton Burgoland, Normaton le Heath, Oakthorpe, Packington, Ravenstone, Snibston, Staunton Harold, Swannington, Swepstone, Thringstone, Whitwick.

What are this year's free trees ?

This year the following trees are available. Click the links (opens in external site) to find out more about each species to decide if it is suitable for your property.

• Rowan

• Silver Birch

• Crab Apple

• Bird Cherry 

• Trees suitable for hedging - a combination of 80% Hawthorn, 20% Hazel. You will be given 1 Rowan tree per 10m ordered, to add to your hedge.

Please note that numbers are limited, and once they are gone we will not be adding more. Do not delay with your application.

Apply for your free trees here

Apply for your free hedging trees here. 

Further information

Free Tree Planting Information (PDF Document, 0.36 Mb)

Free Hedge Planting Information Sheet (PDF Document, 0.92 Mb)

The Free Tree scheme is supported by the National Forest Company. Visit their website to find out more about the amazing work they do in developing and maintaining our wonderful National Forest

The National Forest Company