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London Urban Forest Resource Hub: case studies

The case studies below show each goal of the London Urban Forest Plan in practice.

They are a small selection of many more projects, chosen to give a sense of the varied work and partners involved, and share successes, challenges, and tips for future projects.

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Oak Hill Wood expansion

Using natural regeneration to expand woodland, while improving resilience to climate changes, pest and diseases.

Sunlit wooded area in the winter, with young oak trees growing over grass, on the edge of a more mature forest.

Community greening by Ark Putney Academy

Working with schools to deliver urban greening for the wider community

Young person crouching to hold a new tree being planted

Woodland management at Hainault Forest

Partnership-working unlocks access to funding for enhances management, benefiting both people and wildlife.

A small brick building featuring a bright red roof against a clear sky surrounded by large expanses of park space, with grass, young and more isolated mature trees, footpaths, and woodland in the distance.

Tree planting at Ashburton playing fields

Targeting a park with low-canopy cover for tree investment

Many people are standing and working in a field (Ashburton Playing Fields). The field has three areas of mulch where saplings are being planted. People are planting the saplings with shovels or with their hands. Some people are wearing high-vis jackets while others are wearing ‘Trees for Cities Volunteer’-branded green bibs. There is a ‘Trees for Cities’ flag in the foreground and a gazebo in the background.

Grow Back Together

Breathing life back into the vacant tree pits of Lewisham

Close-up of a label attached to the stake of a newly planted tree providing information on the Grow Back Together programme. The label is titled “Spreading Tree Love in Lewisham” and further read “Hello! I’m being looked after by your neighbours.” A few bullet points of text follow providing more insight into the project, accompanied by a QR code.

Communi-Trees in Camden

Working with local communities to plant trees in Camden and invest in young Londoners

Photograph of young saplings within the greenspace of a housing estate

Young Tree Champions

London schools joining forces to deliver tree planting and green skills for young Londoners

Large group of people pose on a field next to newly planed trees. The children in the front hold a drawing and plan.

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