Front and Back Garden Free Tree Initiative
Petersfield Town Council have partnered up with Hampshire Forest Partnership to offer Petersfield Residents FREE trees
Building on the success of last year’s initiative, Petersfield Town Council is thrilled to once again partner with the Hampshire Forest Partnership in 2025—bringing another 100 free trees to residents across the town.
But this year, we’re going even further.
The initiative has been expanded to allow residents to plant their trees in both front and back gardens, giving households even more flexibility to green their spaces and contribute to the town’s environmental goals.
This project would not only supports climate action but also aims to foster community pride and improve the natural beauty of our town – one tree at a time.
Your tree will help enhance our local environment by cleaning and cooling the air, absorbing pollutants, and supporting nature recovery. By cultivating and preserving green havens within our communities, we can foster and nurture health and wellbeing and a greener planet.
Application Closing Date: 8th December 2025
Click the arrow or image above for Tree Species Guidance Document
Who Can Apply?
- You must be a resident of Petersfield.
- You must have access to a front or back garden suitable for planting a small to medium-sized tree.
- You must be willing to care for the tree once planted.
Terms & Conditions
By signing this disclaimer, you agree to the following terms:
Permission to Plant: I am the undersigned landowner, residing within the parish of Petersfield, confirm that I would like to plant and have permission to plant a tree in my front or back garden as part of this initiative.
Data Retention and Sharing: I agree to allow my personal details to be retained by Petersfield Town Council and shared with the Hampshire Forest Partnership solely for the purposes of administering and monitoring the Free
Tree Initiative. This includes using my information to help record and plot the locations of trees planted as part of this project. My details will not be used for any other purpose and will be handled in accordance with data protection regulations.
Liability Waiver for Tree Survival: I acknowledge that Petersfield Town Council and the Hampshire Forest Partnership cannot guarantee the survival of the trees provided as part of this initiative. This is because once the trees are distributed, their successful growth and long-term survival depend on various factors beyond the control of the organisers.
By accepting a tree, I agree that the responsibility for its planting, care, and maintenance rests with me.
Liability Waiver: I acknowledge that Petersfield Town Council, the Hampshire Forest Partnership, and all additional parties involved in this initiative accept no liability for any injury, illness, or death of any person, or for any damage to or destruction of property (including that of the recipient, neighbours, or third parties) or vehicles. This waiver applies to all incidents arising from or connected to the collection, transportation, distribution, planting, maintenance, aftercare, and full life cycle of the tree(s) provided through this initiative.
Authorisation for Application: By signing this disclaimer, I give Petersfield Town Council my permission to apply to the Hampshire Forest Partnership on my behalf for the Front and Back Garden Free Tree Initiative.
Grid Reference Step-by-step guide:
The grid reference should indicate the precise location where the tree(s) will be planted.
Go to: https://gridreferencefinder.com
Find your location:
– Type a place name, postcode, or address into the search box.
– The map will zoom into that area.
Click on the map:
– Click directly on the spot where you plan to plant your tree.
– Right click and a small pop-up box will appear showing several types of coordinates.
Look for the “Grid Reference”:
– You’ll see something like SU 834 206 (this is a 6-figure grid reference).
Copy it:
– Copy the grid reference shown then add below.
You may apply for more than one tree; however, stock is limited. If you are requesting multiple trees, please provide the grid reference for the exact location where each tree will be planted
If you should have any questions about the tree planting initiative please email climate@petersfield-tc.gov.uk or call our Climate Projects Officer, Jayde Taylor on 01730 264182.
If you have a suitable verge outside your home and believe it would benefit from a tree, you can request one to be planted. Simply click the image below to submit a request to Hampshire County Council, and help contribute to a greener, more vibrant neighborhood.
