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Groundwork London is administering the Mayor of London's Street Tree Initiative and Community Grant Scheme on behalf of the Forestry Commission and the Greater London Authority.
The Mayor’s Street Tree Initiative
During his first term the Mayor fulfilled a commitment to plant 10,000 street trees in London. Following the success of this initiative the Mayor has committed to plant an additional 10,000 street trees by March 2015.
There are three opportunities to apply for grants through the Mayor’s Street Tree Initiative, which is being run in partnership with the Forestry Commission.
The next deadline for applications is Friday 16 August 2013.
The Mayor’s Street Tree Initiative aims to achieve the following:
· An additional 10,000 street trees established across London by the end of March 2015 to improve local neighbourhoods
· Ensure London retains and enhances its identity as one of the greenest and leafiest world cities
· Create partnerships to plant and care for street trees
This initiative is open to all London boroughs and other organisations that own or manage public realm (including businesses, registered social landlords, etc). It is also open to civil society organisations and community groups working with or on behalf of boroughs and private landowners.
Click here for further information on the Mayor's Street Tree Initiative, including a map of supporting information, from the GLA website.
Please apply by downloading the application form and guidance below.
Click here to download guidance on the scheme and making an application and the application form (zip file).
RE:LEAF Community Grant Scheme
The RE:LEAF Community Grant Scheme (CGS) is being delivered in partnership with the Forestry Commission and will support projects that promote trees and woodlands, and have clear, tangible community benefits and engage local communities.
The scheme aims to:
· Ensure trees and woodlands contribute to a high quality environment
· Help foster community and individual well-being and social inclusion through contact with trees and woodlands
· Build capacity for community-led tree and woodland projects
· Encourage the planting of the right tree in the right place
This scheme is available to any organisation/group able to represent the wider community. Organisations that can apply include, but are not limited to:
· Local authorities
· Woodland owners and managers
· Community groups / Resident’s Associations / Friends of groups
· Charities and Trusts
· Local business partnerships including Business Improvement Districts and Employer Groups
· Registered Social Landlords
· Primary Care Trusts, hospitals and GP surgeries
Click here for further information on the Community Grant Scheme.
Applications
Please send your completed application form to londonprogrammes@groundwork.org.uk or Hannah Clay, Groundwork London, 12 Baron Street, London N1 9LL to arrive by Friday 16 August 2013.
If you are considering planting ash trees as part of your application, please see the latest information on ash dieback disease from the Forestry Commission http://www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara.
Ash Dieback (Chalara)
The Chalara webpage http://www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara provides all of the key information and latest news on Ash Dieback. This is being updated regularly, in line with the fast changing situation, so please make use of the website for the latest information.
Tree Planting 2008 - 2012
Groundwork London has been working in partnership with the Forestry Commission and the Mayor of London to deliver the Forestry Commission's RE:LEAF Community Grant Scheme and the Mayor's Street Tree Programme for the past four years.
Click here to view the film and brochure showcasing the projects and the wider benefits for people and environment.
