Green Spaces
Hedgerows & Trees
After 3 years of dialogue with Runnymede Borough Council on this important improvement to the environment of Englefield Green (particularly the Forest Estate), we have finally got a commitment from them for the planting of 14 new trees in November 2026 with more to follow in 2027! Time and perseverance do pay off! But now we need your help to assist with the planting - if you have a shovel and a spare day in mid-November, we'd love to hear from you! Please register your interest below and we'll confirm dates as soon as we know. Thank you!
Increasing the number of hedgerows, trees and other vegetation in public spaces is an obvious win-win. alongside roads planting provides a screen, an absorbent of pollutants, a haven for wildlife and a contribution towards countering climate change. The Ecology report prepared by experts at Surrey Wildlife Trust identified a number of areas that could be planted up, including the top of Bond Street, a number of roads in the Forest Estate, and the edge of School playing fields. An initial project involving school children planting 30 trees at St Cuthbert’s School was undertaken last year, and we are working on arranging larger schemes along some of the streets identified in the Ecology report and the Placemaking report.
I have a shovel and would like to register my interest in helping to plant trees in the Green
Projects undertaken by the Forum in Englefield Green are managed by EG Community Projects CIC
Co No: 15690744
