Trees are amazing.
In addition to storing carbon they can reduce air pollution, mitigate flooding and aid in soil retention. They are essential habitats and food sources for wildlife but they are also essential for us - giving us the air we need to breathe and improving our mental health and well-being. Through the Wilder St Albans project, St Albans City and District Council are inviting residents to put forward places they think have ‘room for roots’. If you think there is space to plant a stand-alone tree, an entire hedgerow, small copse or even a woodland, we want to know about it. We are looking for opportunities for tree planting but also spaces where trees could naturally regenerate.
All suggestions will be considered as part of St Albans City and District Council’s tree planting programme for November 2022 onwards. While some sites, particularly those that cover underground services and utilities may not be suitable, there are many spaces around our district with room for more roots! Â
Double click on the map below to zoom in and see the spaces that have been nominated around you. Add your Room for Roots nomination to the map by completing the form below.
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Once you have submitted your nomination it may take up to two weeks for it to appear on the Room for Roots map below. We will regularly upload nominations so everyone can see what’s being suggested. Requests will be reviewed and considered on an individual basis and discussed with the relevant landowner where appropriate. Â
You can also make comments on other nominations (in support or to raise concerns) by clicking on each icon and following the link. If you have genuine concerns about a request that has been made, please let us know and put forward your comments.