Plant a Tree Saturday 21 February 2026

The planting location is around a 15-minute / 0.5km walk from the car park across uneven, muddy ground and fields which is unfortunately often unsuitable for those with limited mobility. Please contact us prior to booking if you have any questions or concerns.

You can plant the number of trees as specified by your ticket type. If you or any spectators wish to plant additional trees these must be purchased in advance; additional trees/tickets are not available to purchase on the day.

You are welcome to bring as many people as you want, but due to limited parking please make sure you stick to the parking allocation for your ticket type (1 tree: 1 parking space; 2 trees: 1 parking space; 5 trees: 2 parking spaces; 12 trees: 3 parking spaces)

On arrival, you will be greeted by our team, and after checking in directed to the planting field. After a brief introduction, you will be guided to select and plant your saplings by one of the team.

If you need a quieter spot for planting, please say so when booking or on the day, and we will do our best to ensure this is possible.

No. We encourage you to consider the tree as part of the growing woodland, rather than an individual tree, and do not permit the labelling of trees, installation or plaques, or other permanent markers.

Yes. Ashes may be placed beneath the tree during the planting process, but we cannot permit the burial of containers. Please bear in mind that as it is not a formal burial site, other people will be planting at the same time.

We plant broadleaf trees that are native to the area; currently these include hazel, lime, oak, rowan, silver birch and wild cherry. The tree you plant will be a sapling of around 30cm tall - this is the size foresters recommend as they transplant well and establish quickly.

Please dress for the weather, and remember it might be muddy underfoot! Good strong footwear (wellingtons / walking boots) and warm/waterproof clothing are recommended. We have spades available on site, but please feel free to bring your own if you have one.

A member of the NFC staff will be there to help you if required. A family member, friend or a member of the NFC team can plant your tree on your behalf if you prefer.

The trees will be maintained as part of an overall maintenance programme for the young woodland. For the first 3-4 years, the area around the base of the tree will be sprayed twice a year to reduce competition from grass and weeds, and the grass between rows may be mown occasionally.

We normally expect some losses (maybe 5%); these will be replaced the following winter.

Quite possibly, in the fullness of time, as part of recommended forestry practice. Brookvale Wood will be managed as a woodland rather than a collection of individual trees. When the trees are around 20 years old they will be thinned to give space for the rest to develop and the woodland to thrive.

Yes, you may bring your dog, but it must be kept on a lead and under your control at all times. Please ensure you clear up and take away any 'mess'.

No. Young trees are weeded in the first 3 years which includes spraying off any vegetation at the base of the trees. Many species are also inappropriate to the natural balance of a native woodland.

Yes, you can visit the site at any time - the sites have full, informal public access from the public footpath networks. Maps will be available on the day of the planting event.

We are unable to offer refunds but please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend and we will plant a tree on your behalf.