Salford set to reach 8000-tree target two years early

In Spring 2024, the council pledged to plant 8,000 trees by 2028, as part of its commitment to tackle climate change and become net zero by 2038.  

They are now set to reach this target two years early, with more than 7,000 trees planted across the city since 2024 thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers.  

With two years remaining, the latest figures reveal that over 7,000 trees have already been planted. The council’s target of 8,000 trees is set to be reached later this year when the planting season resumes.  

The council’s Rangers and Grounds Maintenance teams have worked with partners Greater Manchester Community Forest City of Trees, the Environment Agency and community organisations such as Friends of Parks groups, to identify sites and plant trees in parks, open spaces, woodlands, cemeteries, schools, by roadsides and as part of new developments. 

The 7,177 trees planted since 2024 are expected to absorb thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide over their lifetimes, helping Salford reduce its carbon footprint while improving biodiversity, air quality and climate resilience.