A boost for local biodiversity: North Northants Council secures grant funding for hundreds of new trees

05 February 2026

The grant has been awarded through the Trees Outside Woodland (TOW) programme, which supports the planting of new trees on land that is publicly accessible, or of benefit to the public.

Thanks to this funding, the Council will plant 500 new ‘standard’ trees between January and March 2026. The young trees, measuring between 2m and 2.5m on arrival, have been grown to establish straight trunks and shaped canopies, making them ideal for a wide range of public spaces.

More than 35 different species will be planted in the coming weeks, helping to increase canopy cover and improve tree species diversity across North Northamptonshire. The programme will also help to replace trees lost in recent years due to natural decline and storm damage. To support healthy establishment, a watering and monitoring programme will be in place as the trees take root in their new locations.

Interactive tree map
Residents can explore an interactive tree map on the council’s website, showing where individual trees and clusters will be planted across the area, along with details of the species due to be planted.

We’re delighted to be adding these new trees across North Northamptonshire. Not only will they enhance the character of our neighbourhoods - they make our streets and parks feel more welcoming and improve our wellbeing, as well as offering food, shelter and resting spaces to wildlife.

I’d like to thank our team who worked so hard to secure the grant funding and for their specialist work to carefully select the species range and get the trees in place. It all adds to our tree strategy to deliver long term ecological benefits and keep maintenance needs to a minimum. This latest set of planting will benefit residents for generations to come.
Councillor Ken Harrington, Executive Member for Assets, Waste and Environmental Services at North Northamptonshire Council.