The South Downs National Park has smashed its target of planting 100,000 trees by the middle of this decade. Now help us to plant at least one million more with Trees for the Downs!
Trees are incredible. They give us clean air to breathe, enhance natural beauty, support wildlife and are vital for tackling climate change.
With more woodland than any other National Park in England or Wales, trees form a vital part of our precious South Downs landscape.
Pests and diseases like ash dieback and Dutch elm disease are growing concerns and threaten a significant number of trees nationally, including in the South Downs National Park.
Since Trees for the Downs began in 2020, it’s enabled Parish Councils, farmers, community groups and more to plant trees across 150 different sites in Sussex and Hampshire. Over 40,000 will be planted in winter 2025/26.
After raising more than £400K from donors and members of the public and far exceeding all expectations, the Trees for the Downs campaign has now set it’s sights on planting at least 1 million more trees in the South Downs National Park. Can you help us?
Please donate to help us plant a mix of tree species, including disease-resistant elm, providing a healthy treescape for future generations of people, wildlife and plants to enjoy as well as increasing resilience to climate change.
What does Trees for the Downs fund?
The fund supplies trees and suitable protection for the young sapling, such as canes and guards, to sites within the South Downs National Park. The recipient is responsible for the planting and their ongoing care.
Please note: The money that we claim back from HMRC as part of the Gift Aid scheme will be treated as unrestricted funds and used to support our general work, even if your donation was made towards a specific project.