Trees call to action fund (TCAF)

The Trees Call to Action Fund (TCAF) is an exciting new project that will enable communities and landowners to access funds for tree planting and hedge planting. The project team will be visiting parishes to discuss your planting opportunities and how to apply for grants for planting new green spaces that can benefit the environment, reconnect people with nature, and support wildlife.

The government has created a target to treble tree planting rates in England by 2025 as a crucial part of meeting the UK’s net-zero targets. This has led to the creation of projects like TCAF. Each tree that we will plant can help to remove carbon from the air, reduce air pollution, reduce water pollution, reduce the impact of flooding, provide shade for people and animals, improve soil health, and more. The project is funded by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund^[1] and will be delivered by staff from four partner organisations: the Heart of England Forest, Stratford-upon-Avon District Council, Warwick District Council, and Wychavon District Council.

Project Delivery Officers will be communicating with local communities and landowners to discuss what options are available to you and how you can access the grants. Each new green space that is planted is a step forwards in our important national responsibility to reduce our carbon emissions, help the recovery of the UK’s native biodiversity, and connect people to green spaces.

If you are interested in funding for your own land or the local area, look out for future communications about TCAF, email Liz.Etheridge@wychavon.gov.uk, or contact 07843 813944.