Planting Our Future
Join us in making Solihull a greener, healthier place to live by planting 250,000 trees by 2030. Through our "Planting Our Future" initiative, we are increasing biodiversity, capturing carbon, and reducing pollution across the borough, one tree at a time.
Since launching in 2020, we have planted 100,000 trees, a significant step that earned Solihull the prestigious status of a Tree City of the World. But we are not stopping there. By 2030, with the help of our residents, schools, businesses, and community groups, we aim to plant an extra 150,000 trees.
Why trees matter
Trees do not just make our landscapes more beautiful, they:
- capture and store carbon, helping fight climate change
- reduce flooding by soaking up rainwater
- provide vital habitats for countless species, promoting biodiversity
- contribute to cleaner air by reducing pollution
By planting trees, we are investing in a greener future, one that will benefit both people and the environment for generations to come.
How you can get involved
Planting trees is a community effort. Whether you're a resident, school, business, or landowner, we invite you to join us in making a lasting change to our natural environment.
- Residents - Help us plant trees in your neighbourhood by sponsoring a celebration tree or by getting involved in community-led green projects
- Community Groups - Work with us to develop local plans and strategies that bring tree planting projects to life in your community
- Schools - Through our Free Hedgerows for Schools initiative, we support educational facilities in growing hedgerows around their boundaries, creating natural habitats that benefit both the environment and students
- Businesses - Highlight your commitment to sustainability by supporting tree-planting efforts or providing land for new woodland areas
- Landowners - Partner with us to create new green corridors, hedgerows, and woodland areas on your property
No matter your role, every tree planted brings us closer to a more sustainable Solihull.
The path forward - 2024 and beyond
Looking ahead to 2024/25, we are on track to plant another 25,000 trees. This ambitious goal is an important part of our response to the climate emergency, but we cannot do it alone. We need the support and participation of the entire Solihull community - together, we can create a revitalised network of green spaces that improves both urban and rural areas.
Get involved today
Want to be part of Solihull’s green revolution? Visit our Planting Our Future webpage to learn more, explore upcoming projects, and discover how you can make a difference.
For any questions, or to find out how you can contribute, please contact us at plantingourfuture@solihull.gov.uk.