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Leisure and Parks

Adopt a Tree

Tree planting

Why adopt a tree?

Trees actively improve and enhance our lives and now you have the opportunity to help us look after a tree.

Your adopted tree can:

  • help tackle climate change and reduce CO2 levels
  • improve the quality of your local community
  • absorb air pollutants
  • attract birds and wildlife to the area
  • help reduce flooding
  • be purchased as a gift or in remembrance
  • become a project for whole family or group

How does the scheme work?

The scheme is open to any individual, community group or business. We have three options available;

Option 1

  • We will help you choose a location and species of tree.
  • Individual/organisation pays £180 and we will purchase your tree on your behalf.
  • We will plant and stake your tree.
  • Once planted you water and look after your tree.
Option 2

  • We will help you choose a location and species of tree.
  • Individual/organisation pays £180 and we will purchase your tree on your behalf.
  • We will plant and stake your tree.
Option 3

  • If there is an existing tree or a new one is planted in your area, you can help look after it.
  • There is no charge for this option.

Terms and Conditions

We will:

  • discuss with you potential locations and species of tree.
  • purchase your tree ? average height 6-10ft.
  • plant and stake your tree.
  • provide you with some basic information on how to look after your tree.

Once planted we will provide you with information and advice so that you can help look after the tree by:

  • maintaining and caring for the tree.
  • watering and weeding.
  • report any damage or unsafe trees.
Please be advised that:

  • we do not label or allow any plaques near our trees and each tree can only be adopted once.
  • if the tree dies within the first 12 months, we will replace the tree free of charge.
  • we will record your details for reference, and may contact you in the future to inform you of any works we will be carrying out to the tree.
  • planting takes place between November and February.

How do I apply to adopt a tree?

If you are interested in any of these options please complete the application form below and return the form to:

Oxford City Council ? Parks & Open Spaces
Cutteslowe Park Offices,
Harbord Road,
Oxford, OX2 8ES

Adopt a Tree Application Form - Word (31kB DOC)
Adopt a Tree Application Form - PDF (54kB PDF)

How do I pay?

If you decide on either option 1 or 2, there is a one off payment of £180 for your tree. This can be paid for with cash, cheque or credit/debit card.

Contact us

If you have any further questions, please contact us on 01865 252240 or Email us.

Page last reviewed 2 Dec 2010

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