Bucks Council inviting residents to get involved with tree planting mission

Several volunteer planting sessions have been planned across the county this Winter.

Bucks Council say we can "play a direct role in creating greener, healthier communities" by joining in with the events.

It comes as part of their Bucks Tree Mission, a programme to plant 543,000 trees to symbolise every resident in the county. Established in 2021, they say it's designed to support their work to "tackle climate change, improve air quality and help Buckinghamshire's communities thrive"

By planting more trees, the council hopes to improve local neighbourhoods, support nature and shape places where people and communities can thrive.

Volunteer planting events will take place at:

• Meadowcroft Open Space, Aylesbury: Friday 4 December, Saturday 5 December and Monday 7 December 2026
• Saunderton: Thursday 10 December 2026 
• Iver Village: Wednesday 25 November and Saturday 28 November 2026

The Council say: "trees can help clean the air, provide shade during warmer weather and slow the flow of rainwater. They also create homes and food for wildlife and provide green spaces where people can spend time outdoors.

"By volunteering, residents can take practical action in their local area and help create benefits that will last for years to come."

The volunteer events also come as part of wider woodland establishment taking place this winter being delivered by the Bucks Tree Mission, with new areas of Forestry Commission-funded woodland at Saunderton and large scale roll out of a new pilot tree pack scheme offered to residents across the county.

Councillor Ade Osibogun, Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Waste, said:

"Our winter planting events are a great opportunity to get outdoors, meet other people and make a lasting difference to your local area.

"Every tree planted takes us another step towards our Bucks Tree Mission target. These trees will help improve air quality, slow surface water run-off, provide homes for wildlife and create greener, healthier places for residents to enjoy.