I Dig Trees for Everyone

Be part of something phenomenal.

Help to plant trees for climate, wildlife and communities.

The Conservation Volunteers' I Dig Trees programme is the largest community tree planting project which has already planted millions of trees across the UK, But we have only just begun, and we need YOUR support.

Donate to support the planting of trees with I Dig Trees today, and make a real, lasting impact on the UK’s tree and woodland cover, and help us to create species rich pocket forests and wildlife corridors across the land.

Plant a tree with I Dig Trees and make a difference.

You can support I Dig Trees with a monthly, one-off or an annual donation.

£6 per month will support the planting and care of 24 trees over a year.

£15 per month will support the planting and care of 60 trees over a year.

£24 single donation will support the planting and care of 8 trees.

£75 single donation will support the planting and care of 25 trees.

Any donation you make will support the planting of trees by TCV or local community groups.

Each tree pack is sent with planting and aftercare requirements to enable every tree to thrive.
As a leading conservation charity, we ensure that all our trees are native UK species and are selected to support and increase biodiversity.

Why plant a tree with TCV and I Dig Trees?

When you choose to donate to support the planting of trees with I Dig Trees, you can do so in the knowledge that your trees will be:

Planted here in the UK.
Native UK species which have been carefully selected to support and increase biodiversity.
Planted by TCV or local community groups on publicly accessible land.
Planting and aftercare requirements to enable them to thrive.

Benefits of planting trees with TCV

Help plant trees in UK for the benefit of native wildlife.
Create pocket forests increasing biodiversity and connectivity.
Take positive action on climate change.
Help compensate some of your environmental footprint.
Create a last legacy for future generations.

Your Impact

When you donate to I Dig Trees, you are joining people across the UK who are taking positive action – creating thousands of species rich pocket forests, breathing new life into our towns and cities. Take a look at the map to see where trees have already been planted by our community groups since 2015.

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Why Planting Trees Is Important: Did You Know...

It’s not just about absorbing Carbon and creating homes for wildlife. Photosynthesis generates sugars that the tree needs to grow. One of its waste products is oxygen – which is critical for life.

A single mature oak tree supports thousands of species – from multiple levels of the food chain – making it an ecosystem in itself. Planting more trees creates habitats for biodiversity to return.

Since the 1970s, we have lost nearly half of our biodiversity – the plant, animal, fungi and bacteria communities that underpin our entire ecosystem, making us one of the least biodiverse countries globally.

The UK has only 13 per cent tree cover, one of the lowest levels in Europe, which averages 37 per cent. And only half of that is currently native broadleaf.

Trees intercept rainwater to reduce flooding. They block and absorb ultraviolet light, reducing surface temperatures in towns and cities. They can even remove manmade pollution from the air. And importantly, trees improve human health and wellbeing.

What Is I Dig Trees?

Since 2015, I Dig Trees has planted over 3 million trees. It is the largest community planting project in the UK. Be sure to check out our live 2024 season totaliser and map for the latest tree numbers and to see where trees are being planted this year!

Your Tree Planting Questions Answered (FAQs)

How many trees will my donation support?

I’d like to receive the trees that my donation will fund, can I?

I Dig Trees is a community tree planting programme, so all trees need to be planted in community green spaces. If you would like to join together with people from your community and apply for a tree pack, then please visit our community pages to find out more.

What does my donation pay for?

Your donation allows us to provide free trees to those communities making a difference in their neighbourhoods. It will pay for the trees, delivery, stakes and guards, and most importantly, provides the support and aftercare guidance that our tree planting volunteers need to ensure success. Grown in the UK, our native tree packs have been carefully picked with our communities and nature in mind. Trees to suit their needs, bringing maximum benefit for cherished green spaces and the wildlife within. Our ultimate goal is to ensure these trees thrive - for climate, wildlife and our communities!

What are the benefits of giving?

By donating to support I Dig Trees, you’ll be taking positive action on climate change, whilst protecting wildlife and enabling communities across the UK to improve their local green spaces, leaving a lasting green legacy for generations to come. Be proud of your legacy, you can check the interactive map and hopefully visit some I Dig Trees locations in your region!

How do I know the trees I have funded are planted?

You’ll receive confirmation at the end of the season! Together, we are making a positive difference
year-on-year and truly achieving something phenomenal – that's real people power. You can see where trees are being planted on the I Dig Trees map.

Will every single tree I fund survive?

We really hate to say it, but it's highly unlikely and we want to be upfront about that. Trees are living things, and sadly with all the care in the world, we can’t guarantee that every one of your saplings will make it, nature can be tough! But together, we shall give them the best possible start in life. We provide our tree planters with advice and guidance on quality planting, and the aftercare and maintenance they need to have the very best chance of thriving and surviving!

What is TCV doing to ensure the legacy of these trees?

Good question. We follow our trees from dispatch through to planting, but it shouldn’t end there, and it doesn’t! We check in with our community groups who’ve applied in the past to see how the trees are getting on as part of our annual survey. 85% of respondents report visiting their trees at least once a month to check on their progress. We continue to develop our support guides to reflect the changing climate and challenges for aftercare. Now we have introduced a new audit process to help us better understand the impact these trees are having – the true measure of their legacy. With the help of the wonderful I Dig Trees community we’re introducing a programme of surveys to record the impact of our tree planting on biodiversity and benefits to the local environment.

Can I visit the area where my tree will be planted?

Tree planting season starts in November and will be carried out by our trusted network of community groups. You can take a look at our tree map to see where trees have been planted so far.

We recognise some amazing projects happening around the world for climate and wildlife, but here at TCV we are focused on the UK and boosting biodiversity in our own back garden! Our commitment, working with our amazing volunteers and community groups, is to make the UK greener for us all to enjoy, forever.

Will you help by donating to plant more trees? Donate now!

If you want to get involved and plant trees in your own local community, visit our communities page or if you have planting questions, visit our FAQs.