Hampshire Forest Partnership

17/08/2026

🌱 This summer, every watering visit makes a difference.

Successful tree planting doesn't end when the right tree is planted in the right place. Young trees need extra support to establish strong roots and thrive in hotter, drier summers.

By watering and caring for trees during their first few years, you're helping them build the resilience needed to withstand future droughts and climate extremes. The care we give today will help shape healthier, stronger trees for Hampshire tomorrow.

💚🌳 Caring now builds resilience.

04/07/2026

🌳 Want to plant trees in Hampshire this winter? We can help! 🌳

Whether you're planting hedgerows and trees, creating a community orchard, or restoring wildlife habitats the Hampshire Forest Partnership has funding available to help bring your plans to life.

This year we're offering support through:
🍃 Linking Leaves – community-led planting in public or shared spaces
🚜 Shoots Along the Routes – for farmers and landowners
🍎 Community Orchards – bring communities together to grow local fruit
🦋 Disease Resistant Elms – supporting the recovery of the iconic elm and the white-letter hairstreak butterfly
🌳 Black Poplars – helping conserve one of Britain's rarest native trees along riverways

If you're planning a project this planting season, now is the time to get started.
✅ Ready to apply? Complete an application form today 🔗https://forms.office.com/e/Qn1qUBQFiA
❓ Not sure if your project qualifies? Complete our quick eligibility check and we'll guide you to the most appropriate fund: 🔗https://forms.office.com/e/4XJuhWbYvw

Together we can create greener spaces, support wildlife and grow Hampshire's treescape for future generations.

30/06/2026

🌿👀 Do you know what’s living and growing in the trees around you?

Trees aren’t just part of the landscape - they’re like nature’s high-rise buildings, packed with life from the roots to canopy 🌳🏢
A single oak tree can support over 2,300 species of birds, insects, fungi and more, making it one of the richest habitats in the UK.

During Nature Discovery Week, why not take a closer at the trees on your doorstep? From spotting insects in the leaves 🐞 to discovering who’s living on the branches, it’s a chance for young people to connect with nature and see just how important trees are for wildlife in Hampshire 💚

Through the National Education Nature Park, children and young people can explore, record, and help protect the natural world - becoming the next generation of tree champions 🌱

👉 Find out how to take part:
https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/nature-discovery-week-26

What's living and growing on your school grounds? Nature Discovery Week (Monday 29 June - Friday 3 July 2026) is the perfect opportunity to find out together!Head outside with your class and explore with one or more of the National Education Nature Park's nature surveys. Count pollinators, record gr...

22/06/2026

🌳 Save a tree this summer 🌳

With the hot, dry summer set to continue, newly planted trees across Hampshire need a little extra help to survive – and you can make a real difference 🦸‍♀️

If you have a tree outside your home, or one you pass regularly, please consider giving it a drink. Just a small act can help young trees establish and thrive for years to come.

💧 Trees need around 50 litres of water each week during hot weather in their first three years
⏱️ Water early in the morning or in the evening to reduce evaporation
🌳 Pour water slowly at the base, and into any watering pipe or bag if present

Together, we can help Hampshire’s trees survive the summer and grow into the forests of the future 🌱

👉Find out more:
www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/hampshireforestpartnership

16/06/2026

🌳💚 Give a gift that grows this Father’s Day 💚🌳

Looking to give your dad something a little different this year? Celebrate Father’s Day by sponsoring a tree in his honour and help grow a greener Hampshire 💚

By supporting the Hampshire Million Tree Challenge, your gift will make a lasting impact - creating wildlife habitats, improving air quality, and leaving a legacy for generations to come.

🎁 A meaningful gift - you'll receive a certificate you can print out
🌍 A positive impact in Hampshire
🌳 A tree that lasts a lifetime

👉 Get involved and give a gift that grows by sponsoring a tree sponsor a tree today: www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/hampshireforestpartnership/get-involved/sponsorship

04/06/2026

🌳 Planting trees is just the beginning
The work continues long after the tree is planted.
For young trees, the first 3–5 years are critical - especially during dry summer months☀️ Warm, dry weather can put stress on new trees, which is why simple care makes all the difference:
💧 Regular watering
👀 Checking for signs of stress
🌱 Protecting young trees from being trampled or eaten
🍂Mulching trees to lock in moisture
These small actions help trees establish strong roots and grow for decades to come.
At the Hampshire Forest Partnership, we know that planting trees is a shared effort - and their success depends on all of us.

🌿 Summer care helps trees thrive
💚 Looking after trees is a shared effort
Let’s give every tree the best possible start.

02/06/2026

💚 Hampshire Celebrants: Offer a Legacy That Lasts 💚
If you’re a wedding, funeral or naming celebrant, you already create deeply meaningful moments for families.

Now you can make those moments last a lifetime - and beyond🌳
✨ Imagine offering your clients: A tree planted in their name, growing for generations in Hampshire.

You’ll also be helping us reach our goal of 1 million trees by 2050, supporting habitat creation and boosting local green spaces.

👉 Start sponsoring tree planting today.
Visit our website to get everything you need to get started: https://shop.hants.gov.uk/collections/hampshire-forest-partnership

14/05/2026

🌳 Why Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place Matters 🌳

Planting trees is powerful - but choosing the right species and the right location is key to delivering real gains for nature 💪

By focusing on native tree species and planting sites where they will have the greatest impact - linking existing wildlife areas, supporting priority habitats, and avoiding harm to valuable ecosystems - we can deliver meaningful benefits for nature 🌍

Whether strengthening hedgerows, reconnecting fragmented habitats, or restoring degraded landscapes, planting in the right place can make a lasting difference 🌿🐝

🌱 Every decision counts. Together, we can create a more connected, resilient landscape across Hampshire.

👉 Have a tree planting project in mind? Submit an expression of interest and be part of the Hampshire Million Tree Challenge: https://forms.office.com/e/HfmkgQ1i90

12/05/2026

🌱 Plan Ahead and Be First to Secure Funding for Winter Tree Planting🌱

The Hampshire Forest Partnership is already planning the Winter 2026/27 tree planting and we would love to hear your plans!

We’re inviting community groups, farmers, landowners, and local councils to put forward potential planting projects that we may help you deliver by providing:
🌳 Trees including disease resistant elms
🌿 Hedgerow whips
🍎 Orchard trees
🥅 Biodegradable tree guards

If you’re interested in accessing funding and planting support, we encourage you to complete our Expression of Interest form to ensure you’re first in line to apply for funding.

👉 Complete the Expression of Interest form by following this link: https://forms.office.com/e/HfmkgQ1i90

Let’s work together to grow a greener, more resilient Hampshire 🌍

09/05/2026

🌿🌳 It’s the final days of National Hedgerow Week! 🌳🌿
As we round off the week, we’re highlighting the importance of 'coppice corridors' - an overlooked but vital part of our hedgerow networks.
Coppicing is a traditional management technique where trees are cut back close to ground level to rejuvenate old and sparse hedgerows where laying isn't an option. Whilst it can look pretty drastic at first, it encourages strong, dense regrowth and allows extra trees to be planted in the gaps - helping to extend the life of the hedge and create a richer habitat.
When restored hedgerows link together across farmland and countryside, they form coppice corridors - vital green pathways that allow wildlife to move between remote habitats and thrive.
By supporting healthier, better-connected hedgerows, coppice corridors play an essential role in building more resilient landscapes for the future 💚

🌳 Whether along field edges, connecting woodlands, or within urban greenspaces, coppice corridors help us grow a greener, more connected Hampshire - bringing us closer to our goal of planting one million trees.

🌱 Interested in planting hedgerows or trees in your area this winter?
👉 Find out more and complete our Expression of Interest form today:
https://linktr.ee/hampshireforestpartnership