Trees · England
Leicestershire Free Tree and Hedge Packs
Run by Leicestershire County Council
- What you get
- 1 or 2 tree packs of 50 saplings per household or land holding; hedgerow packs of native shrubs and trees for about 50 m of hedge
- Who qualifies
- Leicestershire residents with suitable land, plus community groups, parish councils, schools, landowners and farmers.
- Where
- Residents and landowners in Leicestershire County Council's area.
- Status
- Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Apply for one or two free packs of 50 saplings, or a hedgerow pack, to plant on your land in Leicestershire.
Requirements
- Planting location in Leicestershire
- Limit of 1 or 2 packs per household or land holding
How to apply
- 1Register by emailing [email protected] with your name, email, phone number and planting location (postcode or grid reference)
- 2Collect your pack on the set dates (usually at Beaumanor Hall, Woodhouse)
Sources
- https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/trees-for-leicestershire/apply-for-trees/trees-and-hedges-for-new-planting (official page)
- https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/apply-now-for-free-tree-and-hedge-packs
- https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/tree-for-every-person
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Leicestershire Free Tree and Hedge Packs,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/leicestershire-free-tree-hedge-packs
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