Press release /photo call

The below is an example of a press release that you could send to your local newspaper, radio or TV station if you would like members of the public to attend when you plant your Community Tree Pack. It’s a great way of telling people about what you are doing and won’t cost a thing.

_________________________________________________ is looking for people to join them at their tree planting event at XX on XX. The group recently received a free pack of XX trees from the Woodland Trust, and is looking for help to plant them. The trees, all native broadleaved species, will grow into a flourishing young wood in as little as 10 years. The group applied for a tree pack, from the Woodland Trust to enhance their neighbourhood and enrich the local environment while creating new homes for wildlife. If you’re free on XX, you could join the group, making your area greener and bringing all the benefits trees have to offer to your surroundings. Trees provide oxygen, lock up harmful carbon, trap pollutants to give us cleaner air and water, and provide a fantastic habitat for wildlife.

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John Tucker, Woodland Trust Director of Woodland Creation, added: “The UK has just 13% woodland cover compared to a European average of 44% and the trees we do have are under increasing threat from diseases and development.

“By teaming up with communities like XX, the Woodland Trust is working to double our native woodland cover and enrich our landscape. It’s also great to get the public out planting trees, hopefully providing people with an experience they will remember forever.”

If you would like to plant a tree with XX, please come prepared. Wear suitable warm clothing and a pair of sturdy boots or wellies.

The tree packs have been generously funded by lead partners IKEA FAMILY, Biffa Award and Sainsbury’s, also funded by WHSmith, Wilkinson and players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Tree packs are available in three sizes – 30 trees (which schools are automatically eligible for), 105, or 420, and packs come in eight themes to choose from including trees for year-round colour, wildlife, working wood, wetlands, community copse, community hedge, wild harvest and wild wood.

To apply for a pack, go to woodlandtrust.org.uk/communitytrees

Notes to editorsFor further information contact the Woodland Trust press office on 01476 581121 or email chrishickman@woodlandtrust.org.uk

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading charity championing native woods and trees. It has 500,000 members and supporters.

The Trust has three key aims: i) to enable the creation of more native woods and places rich in trees ii) to protect native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future iii) to inspire everyone to enjoy and value woods and trees.Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust now has over 1,000 sites in its care covering approximately 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres). Access to its sites is free.

Join xx and help plant trees!What:When:Were:

Community Tree Planting eventXXXX near XX

The Woodland Trust, Kempton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6LL.The Woodland Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales no. 294344 and in Scotland no. SC038885. A non-profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England no. 1982873. The Woodland Trust logo is a registered trademark. 5929 01/14