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Grab yourself a free tree

Northumberland County Council’s free tree giveaway is back for another year. 
 
The Council is offering 10,000 tree saplings to residents, schools, community groups, town and parish councils as well as charities and businesses to help make Northumberland a greener and cleaner place to be.  
 
Eight different sapling species are on offer, which are suitable for small, medium, and large green spaces - even those with limited space can apply. 
 
Council leader, Glen Sanderson, said: “It is fantastic to be able to offer thousands of free trees across Northumberland for a third year in a row. We were one of the very first Councils to introduce this scheme and we have been hugely pleased with the take up. 
 
“Last year the scheme was hugely popular so if you are considering planting a tree this winter, I would encourage you to apply sooner rather than later so that you do not miss out.”  
 
Saplings for individuals and packs of up to 120 saplings for groups are now available to order online at tree-scheme.northumberland.gov.uk/SelfService/. There will be a number of collection points and confirmation of your collection point will be sent out to you three weeks prior to the collection date.  
 
Cllr Sanderson added: “The free tree scheme is a wonderful opportunity for communities to come together, learn new skills and get outdoors. All ages and abilities can get involved to plant and care for a tree. Taking up the offer will also help us reach our carbon neutral target by 2030, as trees are brilliant carbon absorbers." 
 
The trees are small cell grown plants, sourced from the UK, and come provided with a biodegradable shelter guard, cane and planting and aftercare instructions.  
 
To find out more about what Northumberland County Council is doing to tackle climate change, please visit www.northumberland.gov.uk/climatechange. 
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