The Forestry Commission and Natural England have a joint vision to create a more resilient, nature-rich and productive landscape.

To help meet these ambitions at a local level, Kirklees Council is working towards increasing its tree canopy cover to 21% by 2050 and as a key partner of the White Rose Forest, this ambition aligns with the White Rose Forest Strategic Plan 2025 - 2050.

We are looking for volunteers to help with our tree planting events over the next few months.

These planting session forms part of the council’s wider woodland creation programme, funded by the White Rose Forest, which aims to help with nature recovery, work with volunteers and provide high quality woodlands for our communities across the borough.

Some of the tasks will involve:

• Removing old tree guards from trees that have become established
• Straightening wonky guards/ stakes on existing trees
• Removing weeds/vegetation
• Adding mulch around existing trees

Dates and times of planned sessions:

• Weds 25th November - 10.00am - 3.00pm located at the land near Haughs Road, Quarmby, Huddersfield, HD3 4FB
• Thurs 26th November - 10.00am - 12.00pm located at Knowl Park, Mirfield, WF14 8DL
• Weds 2nd December - 10.00am - 12.00pm located at Knowl Park, Mirfield, WF14 8DL
• Weds 16th December - 10.00am - 3.00pm located at the land near Jackroyd Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6RB

What to bring along:

Please wear sturdy footwear, dress for the weather and bring your own refreshments. Tools, trees and gloves will be provided.

If you are interested in volunteering at one of our sessions, please click on ‘submit your details to apply’ below and you will be directed to our Eventbrite registration page where more information will be provided including more information about each session, where we will meet on the day and contact details.

• 18+
• 16 - 18 year olds

The Eventbrite booking form must be completed to attend - click on 'reserve a spot' on the session you would like to volunteer at.