There are an estimated 550,000 trees in Wolverhampton and their canopy covers an estimated 16.5% of the city’s area.

Many of these trees are managed by the City Council and are found on our streets and in our parks and open spaces.

Wolverhampton’s Vision for Trees and Woodlands is of a city with an increasing stock of trees, hedges and woodlands which help combat and adapt to climate change as well as supporting health and wellbeing, promoting biodiversity and support the city’s regeneration. 

Wolverhampton’s trees, however can be lost to severe weather events, age, disease and decay.

Therefore, while trees are planted in new developments, Wolverhampton is faced with the prospect of a reduction in tree cover in the city. 

When existing trees are lost the City Council will, when possible, replace them with a new tree and will identify new areas of planting to increase tree coverage in areas where historically it has been difficult to plant trees. In addition, the City Council has planted nearly 50,000 trees in recent years, mostly on parks and open spaces and many with the help of volunteers. 

For more information and/or how to get involved:

  • The Woodland Trust (UK’s largest Woodland Conservation Charity) for general information and free trees to plant. 
  • The Conservation Volunteers for volunteering opportunities and free trees to plant. 
  • The Black Country iTree Eco Project (arcgis.com) is a detailed look at the structure and composition of the urban forest. The website links to factsheets and technical reports for Wolverhampton and the other Black Country councils.
  • Locally, Wildside Activity Centre for volunteering opportunities which may include tree planting. 

What you can do

Please contact us if you would like a new tree or replacement tree planted in the grass verge outside your property, would like to get involved in a tree planting event run by the City Council or would like to fund a donation tree in a park or open space. 

Please note that trees are generally planted during the winter months. Before a tree can be planted in a roadside verge an assessment of the location is carried out to ensure there are no underground services or other restrictions.
 

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