Annual Impact Report 2021/2022

Yet, for an organisation like ours, behind this culminating action of planting a tree there exists a great amount of complexity. The mantra of 'right tree, right place, right reason' rings loudly across the tree and woodland sector, and within this statement sit layers of questions and considerations which are particularly amplified by the urban context. Which species are best suited? What benefits are we most aiming to enhance? How do we design trees into the labyrinth of competing urban infrastructure? How do we ensure our limited resources are reaching the communities most in need? Just some of the many questions our teams face on a daily basis.

This year, Trees for Cities released its new organisational strategy: the Turn of Trees. This strategy aims to make sense of this complex system and to articulate how we believe we can best intervene to achieve the most impactful and lasting positive change. The strategy defines how we intend to expand our scope in order to target the places and spaces most disadvantaged. It considers with whom we should work alongside to achieve our ambitions. It defines the tools and approaches we need to further develop and become ever more effective.

As ever, our achievements are only possible thanks to the dedicated support of our staff, Trustees, volunteers, partners, funders, and everyone else who helps us on our mission to make our towns and cities better and healthier places for people and nature. Thank You!