It's official! Money does grow on trees...
'Trees or Turf?' is a new report written by Land Use Consultants for the Woodland Trust, which shows how local authorities and other landowners can save money by planting trees.
Download the full report
What the Trust thinks about this new report.
But it's worth remembering that the ‘trees save money’ message is not only about the direct cost savings that can be gained from trees rather than maintaining intensive grassland.
The report also outlines the direct or indirect cost savings of the broader benefits from planting trees, including:
- flood mitigation;
- improved air quality;
- reduced energy costs for buildings;
- improved health outcomes;
- locally sourced timber and woodfuel.
Let's talk about how trees can save YOU money!
We are happy to meet with you to discuss possible tree planting opportunities in your area. Please contact us to arrange a meeting.
We can also advise on available grant funding.
Related information:
Woodland Creation – why it matters- Woodland Trust
'Natural Policy Choices: why trees and woods matter' - ResPublica
'Space for People' (summary) - Woodland Trust
Read the Mersey Forest case study
Urban Woodland Management Guides 1-5 - Woodland Trust
'Grey to Green: How we shift funding and skills to green our cities' - The Design Council
'No Trees, No Future' - Trees and Design Action Group