Oswestry Town Council is giving away another 500 trees to local residents to plant in their gardens to help tackle the climate crisis.
This month’s Big Tree Giveaway is part of the council’s wider campaign to help tackle climate change.
After declaring a climate emergency in 2018, the council committed to become carbon neutral by 2030 and to help others make a difference too. Since its first Big Tree Giveaway in 2021, more than 15,000 trees have been planted. The aim is to plant 17,000 – one for each resident.
The Mayor of Oswestry Cllr Mike Isherwood said: “Trees clean the air we breathe, lock up carbon, provide homes for wildlife and look beautiful too. Please help us make a difference and pick up your tree for free.”
Native varieties on offer include cherry, crab apple, field maple, hazel and rowan.
Trees will be available to pick up from Bailey Head on Saturday 8 March and Wednesday 12 March between 10am and 2pm. They will be given on a first come, first served basis.
