Tree Strategy and Donations

In 2008 to 2009 the Council has launched its document on trees giving information plus details of its objectives and policies. The Council recognises the importance of trees but also knows that the wrong species planted in the wrong place can cause problems. It is for this reason there are projects to thin out trees in certain locations as well as planting new trees.

Donations

Many people see trees as a way of commemorating a special occasion or a loved one. For the World scouts Jamboree in 2007 there have been 7 different species of tree planted at North Weald Airfield symbolising the many continents from where the scouts came from to join together. A virtual plaque has been created thus enabling scouts all over the world to view the site together with some photographs.

Tree planting at North Weald Airfield

The Commemorative Tree Donation Scheme

The tree donation application form can be downloaded below or copies are available at many of the Council’s information sites. Once the planting site is agreed and the tree planted then you can view the site here as well as a plaque if you have requested one in memory of a loved one or purely giving details of sponsorship.

Google Maps tree donation scheme website (opens in a new window)

The Commemorative tree donation scheme pdf (1.1 MB)

Trees - Information, Objectives and Policies

Epping Forest District Council is strongly committed to the protection and enhancement of the District's environment as stated in the Community Plan.

The Council recognises the importance of its role in the protection of the local and global environments, and the priority given to this role by those who live in, work in or visit the District.

The Council will, in all that it does, either through the direct provision of services or otherwise, give particular emphasis to environmental considerations. There are few issues more important than the environment in which we all live. From Government down to the individual citizen, there are concerns about how we must change the way we live and behave in order to protect our environment for us now and future generations.

Trees - Information, Objectives and Policies pdf (7.3 MB)