Free Trees Available for Stafford and Lichfield Residents as Part of County-Wide Giveaway

Residents in Stafford and Lichfield can pick up a free tree to plant in their garden or community space as part of a county-wide giveaway initiative running through autumn and winter. The trees will be around 30-60cm tall and will easily fit in your car. The events aim to enrich local green spaces and boost biodiversity across Staffordshire.

​Organised by the Staffordshire Sustainability Board, which includes representatives from councils across the area, the giveaways offer a mix of native British trees suitable for gardens. Species available include Oak (known for its longevity and support for wildlife), Hawthorn (a dense, thorny tree great for hedgerows and birds), Rowan (also called Mountain Ash, with bright red berries), Hazel (often coppiced, producing nuts), Silver Birch (distinctive for its white bark), Crab Apple (providing spring blossom and small fruit), and Whitebeam (recognisable by the silvery underside of its leaves).

​The giveaway events are taking place from 10 am to 2 pm on a first-come, first-served basis. The upcoming local dates are:

• ​Lichfield: Tuesday, 28 October at Chasewater Country Park, WS8 7NL

• ​Stafford: Friday, 31 October at Albert’s Café (Victoria Park), ST16 2QP - Check out a family fun day that's taking place in Victoria Park on the same day here

If you want to receive an email 1 day before the event, RSVP HERE for Stafford - RSVP HERE for Lichfield

​For residents across the wider county, other dates and locations include:

• ​South Staffordshire – Monday, 27 October, Baggeridge Country Park, DY3 4HB

• ​Tamworth – Wednesday, 29 October, Tamworth Castle Grounds, B79 7NA

• ​Cannock – Thursday, 30 October, Marquis Drive, WS12 4PW

• ​Newcastle-under-Lyme – Friday, 21 November, Apedale Country Park, ST5 6AX

• ​East Staffordshire – Monday, 16 February 2026, The Greenhouse at Stapenhill Cemetery, DE15 9AE

• ​Staffordshire Moorlands – Tuesday, 17 February 2026, Deep Hayes Country Park, ST13 7JS

• ​Stoke-on-Trent – Wednesday, 18 February 2026, Westport Lake, ST6 4RZ

​Nigel Yates, chair of the Staffordshire Sustainability Board, said: "Planting a tree is a simple but meaningful act that benefits communities and wildlife alike.” Council rangers and officers will be available at the events to offer advice on how to plant and care for the trees. No booking is required.

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