Trees · England
Cornwall Back Garden Forest Free Trees
Run by Cornwall Council (Forest for Cornwall)
- What you get
- Free native tree sapling (dogwood, hazel, crab apple, bird cherry, wayfaring tree or rowan) with care information
- Who qualifies
- Cornwall residents.
- Where
- Residents of Cornwall.
- Status
- Seasonal. 2026-27 giveaways run 14 November 2026 to 27 February 2027.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Pick up a free native tree sapling at a giveaway event and plant it in your garden.
Requirements
- Collect in person at a giveaway event
- Bring a bag to carry your sapling
How to apply
- 1Go to a giveaway: Liskeard 14 Nov 2026, St Agnes 21 Nov, Bude 28 Nov, Penzance 16 Jan 2027, Falmouth 23 Jan, Helston 6 Feb, Redruth 13 Feb, St Dennis 18 Feb, St Austell 20 Feb, Truro 27 Feb
- 2Choose your species and get planting advice from the Forest for Cornwall team
Timing and deadlines
Events from 14 November 2026 to 27 February 2027.
Sources
- https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/save-the-date-for-forest-for-cornwall-free-tree-giveaways/ (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Cornwall Back Garden Forest Free Trees,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/cornwall-back-garden-forest-tree-giveaways
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