Tree-mendous climate change scheme launched by Council
Leave your mark on the environment by participating in the Council’s Adopt a Tree Scheme and helping make Waltham Forest greener than ever before.
The initiative was launched this week (Wednesday) when the first adopted tree was planted in Selbourne Walk, Walthamstow. The Council hopes it will help make Waltham Forest one of the greenest boroughs in London and contribute towards reducing the effects of climate change.
Estate agents Ellis & Co (formerly Adam Kennedy) were the first business to sign up to the scheme and have agreed to adopt twelve trees in the first year.
Cllr Bob Belam, Cabinet Member for Environment said, The Adopt a Tree scheme shows this Council is commited to making Waltham Forest a greener and more pleasant place to live and reducing the impact of climate change.
“We are very proud of our parks and open spaces and anyone who wants to take part in this scheme should contact us to find out more details.”
It costs £150 to adopt each tree and each comes with a commemorative plaque which can be dedicated to anyone the adopter chooses. People who have no gardening skill whatsoever need not be discourage from adopting a tree as Council staff will look after it.
Businesses are asked to adopt 12 trees a year while individual residents can adopt as many or as few as they wish.
The adopt a tree scheme supports other work the council is doing to tackle climate change. This includes the production of a climate change strategy and the introduction of green parking charges designed to reduce car emissions in the borough.
To find out more information about how to adopt a tree or a flower bed, contact Corinne Hibberd, Initiatives Manager, on 020 8496 3000 or corinne.hibberd@walthamforest.gov.uk or visit: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/adopt-a-tree-scheme
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