Tree Tree Scheme

Free Tree Scheme 2023

Our Free Tree scheme is run in partnership with the National Forest Company.

The Free Tree scheme 2023 is open for applications from 9am Monday, 2 Oct until midnight on Sunday 29 Oct 2023.

We're interested in the reasons you have taken part in our Free Tree Scheme – we've included an option to tell us more on the application form.

You can also get in touch by email and tell us why trees matter to you: rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk.

This year's species are Holly, Hazel, Alder Buckthorn and Juniper. We are also hoping to have some sallow/ goat willow to offer to community groups to add to any hedges they have.

As in previous years, you can apply for two trees per household, or 10 if you are applying on behalf of a school or community group. Your household or community group must be based within the District of South Derbyshire. If not, contact your own authority (where you pay your Council Tax) to find out if they are running a scheme this year.

All the trees are two years old and approximately 30-50cms high. We also supply information on how to plant and to look after them which you can download below from the related documents section.

Our 'giveaway' dates and venues are:

• Thursday, 30 Nov: 10-2pm Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Rd, Rosliston Swadlincote DE12 8JX (Parking £1.50/£4 - no need to pay to park if you are just collecting your trees)
• Saturday, 2 Dec: 10-1pm Swadlincote Market The Delph, Swadlincote DE11 0AG
• Saturday, 2 Dec: 2.30-4pm Whistlewood Common, Melbourne Common, DE73 8DH

• Please bring a carrier bag for your trees - we will label them and put them in the bag for you.

• Please look out for and follow any signage / other instructions.

• Please be prepared to queue at busy times.

Trees will be available on these dates ONLY, so please check you are available on one of those dates or find someone to collect on your behalf before you apply.

Please note: when you order your trees you should get a confirmation email within a few minutes

Unless there is a problem with your order, or we run out of trees, this will be the only communication you receive from us.

If you do not receive the confirmation email please email us directly: rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk and we will check the database to make sure we have received your order.

Click on the link to order your trees from 2 - 29 October, then write the dates in your diary because every year a lot of people forget to collect them!