Kent Free Tree Scheme - YOU are entitled to 25 FREE trees!

All you have to do is fill in an application form before October 30th 2010, collect them and take care of them. It's easy to apply for your free trees, and make your personal contribution to Kent's natural environment - writes Rachel Murphy from TonbridgePeople.co.uk.

Trees have a positive effect on the landscape and biodiversity of Kent's towns and countryside. The planting of trees in our local environment improves health and wellbeing long term. By planting 25 trees, up to seven tonnes of CO2 can be absorbed in their lifetime.

The free trees are two-to-three year old 'whips', typically up to 1metre tall. They may be supplied bare-rooted. Twenty-five trees will easily pack into a bin bag and fit into the boot of a car. The trees can be planted as single trees or used to create a woodland, copse or hedgerow.

The trees will be ready for collection at the beginning of December.

A KCC leaflet provides detailed information about the available trees and how to apply and you can download the leaflet (PDF, 1.3mb).. Once you know more and would like to make an application please application form (PDF, 42k) and return to the address shown.

Picture courtesy of Lutz-R. Frank on Flickr.