Please note that the deadline for submission of requests for planting in Winter 2019/20 has now passed. Enquiries are now welcomed for planting in Winter 2020/21 via the link "REGISTER YOUR INTEREST" below.
We will respond early in 2020. Applications will close on 1st April 2020 or earlier if we reach the cap agreed with the council, so please register soon to avoid disappointment.
General enquiries can be made to info@streettreesforliving.org
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In association with Lewisham Council, Street Trees for Living (previously Brockley Society Tree Committee) has raised funds for the planting of over 600 trees since 2012.
We are eager to consolidate this success. However, every single new tree is the result of sponsorship, as councils are not obliged to plant or replace trees, except under the guarantee described below. Sponsors can be businesses, organisations, private individuals and syndicates, and we hope you will consider being one!
The cost per tree for planting in winter 2019/20 has remained as last year, ie. £270 (£295 with guard). This sum includes an approx 4m tree with stakes, a guarantee against its failure or damage in the first two years, and a label carrying the sponsor's name, or a name in commemoration, if desired. Street Trees for Living liaises with sponsors and street reps, establishes that there is local support for the planting, and supports and manages volunteer guardians who perform the essential watering for the first two years. Species and locations can often be chosen, but the final decision is the council's.
Money is NOT payable until the request has been approved, usually in the August prior to planting. Money is payable to Brockley Society by single BACS payment per tree, or group of trees, unless arranged otherwise. All sponsorship for the year is then transferred by the Society in one sum to Lewisham Council. Money will be returned if for any reason your tree is not planted as agreed. Brockley Society is a registered charity and your sponsorship can be considerably increased if you complete a Gift Aid form at the same time, available on request (UK resident taxpayers only).
Please contact us if you have any queries, or click the link below to register interest. This would not be taken as a commitment.
Thank you.
