South Derbyshire District CouncilĀ (SDDC)'s Free Tree Scheme 2020

South Derbyshire Free Tree Scheme is now in its 20th year. This SDDC scheme, run in partnership with the National Forest Company, provides free trees to households, community groups and organisations based in South Derbyshire.

As in previous years, you can apply for two trees per household, or 10 if you are applying on behalf of a school, organisation, or community group. Deadline for applications is on Monday 9th November at 5pm.

This year’s species:

  • Alder buckthorn
  • Hazel
  • Rowan
  • Spindle

All the trees are two years old and approximately 30 to 60cm (up to two feet) high. They will also supply information on how to plant and to look after them.

Trees will only be available on the following dates, so please check you or someone is available to collect before you apply:

  • Rosliston Forestry Centre
    Thursday 3rd December
    10am – 2pm
     
  • Delph, Swadlincote 
    Saturday 5th December
    10am to 2pm

For more information\and or to apply: https://bit.ly/3o3GbYZ