Tree Partners - the Community Forest North West

Who plants the trees?

Leaves in the city does not physically plant trees, for this we rely on other experts, and we are therefore proud to have formed a partnership with Community Forest North West in England.

Community Forests North West was created in 2001 and supports three Community Forest Initiatives in the North West: Red Rose Forest and Pennine Edge Forest in Greater Manchester, and, The Mersey Forest in Merseyside and North Cheshire. Community Forests North West is a charity that works to raise funds and awareness to help the three forestry initiatives continue their vital work, increasing tree cover across the North West region.  This work is essential since as much as 25% of the total land dereliction in the UK is found in the North West. The Forests involve local communities and businesses in the creation of attractive green environments in which they can thrive.  Millions more trees will be planted over the coming decade, and there are a host of opportunities for businesses and individuals to get involved. Community Forests North West Ltd is a registered charity no. 1072706 and non-profit making company limited by guarantee no. 3598556.

The trees planted are the most appropriate for the site including the needs of the local community and they are predominantly native to the North West of England and include Rowan (or Mountain Ash), Oak, Field Maple, Alder, Beech, Silver Birch, Holly and Ash.

Together, Leaves in the City and Community Forests North West aim to plant thousands more trees making towns and cities in the North West, which account for so much of the derelict land in England, more attractive places in which to live and work. We aim to give people the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a more natural world in an urban setting.