Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of the winter tree planting season (November to March). It aims to raise awareness of how we can all help to increase tree cover in the UK.
Trees are essential for the health of our environment and provide clean air, food, shelter for wildlife as well as helping to prevent flooding and soil erosion.
Tree Week 2025 – 22 November to 30 November
This year, once again we are giving away vouchers worth £20 as a contribution towards buying a tree.
There are 250 vouchers available on a first come first served basis. Only one voucher per household.
You can choose to:
- use the voucher to help you plant a tree in your own garden, or
- opt for the voucher value to be passed on to the Forest of Avon Trust to plant a tree on your behalf
Plant a tree in your garden
You can only use the voucher at one of these 3 tree nurseries:
Old Sodbury Tree and Plant Nursery
Lodge Farm Trees, Rockhampton (fruit trees only) – you must phone in advance to arrange collection.
Mount Pleasant Trees, Rockhampton – you must phone in advance to arrange collection.
This offer is always popular, so if you got a tree voucher last year we are asking you to let others apply this year. But we would love to see how your tree is doing. Share your photos with us on social media.
Facebook, Instagram or Twitter (X) #NationalTreeWeek #TreeWeek #SouthGlos.
Have a tree planted on your behalf
If you do not have a garden or are unable to plant a tree for any reason, you can still sign up and support Tree Week. We will pass the value of the voucher on to the Forest of Avon Trust to plant and maintain a tree on your behalf.
How it works
To request a voucher you will need to:
- be a resident of South Gloucestershire
- sign in or register for a South Gloucestershire account
If you are planting the tree yourself on your own land, you will be asked to pick the nursery you want to go to get your tree from. You will only be able to use your voucher at that nursery.
We encourage you to use the nearest tree nursery to your location, and ideally try to choose a tree native to the UK.
Read more about how you can use the voucher and collect your tree in our terms and conditions.
Find out how we collect, use, and share your data in our privacy notice.
Tree planting guidance
When deciding where you want to plant your tree the key things to consider are:
- do not plant it too close to any buildings
- make sure the spot is not over pipework or utilities
For more information on how to plant trees read the how to plant a tree guidance on the Woodland Trust website.
Volunteering in your community
We work closely with community groups who help look after our public open spaces, this can include planting hedgerows and trees.
Find out about the volunteering opportunities to help nature and improve the green spaces in your local area.