Free Trees for Schools and Communities | Woodland Trust

16 Feb 2026

The Woodland Trust are giving thousands of saplings away free to schools, councils, clubs and community groups.

🌲Who can apply?

Any educational establishment and all kinds of local authorities and not-for-profit community groups, including resident associations, sports clubs, local councils, faith groups, scouts, guides and many more.

🌲When do you get your trees?

Woodland Trust make two deliveries a year, in March and November. They are currently taking applications for tree packs to be delivered in November 2026. Applications are expected to close in August. You'' be notified within eight weeks if your application is successful.

🌲What do you get?

The packs include 15, 30, 105 or 420 saplings. You can request up to four packs as long as the total does not exceed 420 trees. Each tree is 20-60cm tall, making them easy to transport, handle and plant.

🌲How To Apply

• Find the six digit grid reference for the land you wish to plant using OS Maps
• Get permission from the legal landowner
• Read their FAQs for important and useful information which will help your application.
• It’s also a good idea to contact your local council’s tree enquiries team before you apply, as they may have important guidance for planting in your area

Check out the full list of packs, what they contain and how to apply on their website.