Articles about Trees

Tree planting in Hull and York: Where Taking Local Action Shapes The Future

By Hadyn Simpson, TCV Volunteer Across York and Hull, tree planting undertaken by TCV has become a consistent programme of practical environmental work.…

9 Surprising Benefits of Planting Trees in Your Community (Backed by Science)

Planting trees is a simple act, but its impact on communities is profound.…

I Dig Trees guest blog: Tips for Hosting a Community Tree Planting Day

Together, we continue to smash our tree-planting targets, planting millions of trees for climate, wildlife, and communities!…

Delivering Your ESG & CSR Commitments: Join TCV’s Phenomenally Successful I Dig Trees Partnership Programme

Are you looking for a way to plant trees on behalf of your organisation?…

The best trees for UK wildlife

Together, we continue to smash our tree-planting targets, planting millions of free trees for climate, wildlife and communities!…

Seed Gathering Season: Why it Matters for Wildlife and Conservation

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, signalling the arrival of autumn, it’s also the start of seed gathering season for The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)!…

I Dig Trees guest blog: Replacing Rhododendron

Prof Dave Reay, University of Edinburgh tells us how the free trees ordered through the I Dig Trees programme with TCV and OVO Energy are helping meet climate goals and plans to ultimately reach ‘net zero’.

New Partnership Brings Tree Planting To DofE Gold Awards

As a legacy of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), an exciting new tree planting partnership has formed between two of the UK’s most inspiring youth and environmental charities – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) and The Conservation Volunteers (TCV).…

TCV’s Wild Days Out

A big thank you to everyone who supported our Wild Days out appeal last Christmas.…

I Dig Trees: Taking positive action to alleviate climate anxiety

With the current state of the world, where climate change and its effects are becoming more prominent, it can be hard to not feel overwhelmed and anxious.Planting…