1. Plan
Learn about tree planting season, where to plant, and how to secure a tree.
Get involved
Community groups (residents’ associations, Scout and Girlguiding groups, youth and sports clubs, Rotary Clubs etc) are encouraged to get involved in planting trees to honour The Queen.
The Woodland Trust is a partner of the QGC and their Free Trees for Schools and Communities Scheme is a great way to get involved in tree planting, with packs available on a first come first served basis. Information on how to apply for the free saplings is available through the Woodland Trust website.
The Conservation Volunteers also have a great number of free trees available to support community groups to be part of The Queen’s Green Canopy – applications for free trees can be made here. For trees in Northern Ireland, please follow this link.
Please see below our PLAN page for advice on the tree planting season (October to March), where to plant and how to secure a healthy tree which is right for your location.
2. Plant
Discover tree planting “best practice” and how to plant your own.
3. protect
Learn how you can give your tree the best chance of flourishing.
The QGC Map
During the tree planting season from October to March, you can add your tree to The Queen's Green Canopy map. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the then Prince of Wales planted the first tree in the grounds of Windsor Castle in March 2021, to mark the launch of the QGC initiative.
Explore the map