The Big Eden Tree Plant needs you!
The BIG Eden Tree Plant, our campaign to plant 10,000 trees in the Eden catchment this winter has been such a roaring success that we’re coming back for more … and you can join in!
We’re currently planning more tree planting events in March – watch this space for details!
All ages are welcome and equipment (plus refreshments and cake) is provided.
See the Things to do page for information on how to sign up.
To date, over 50 volunteers have helped us plant more than 5,000 trees in Dockray and Thrimby – take a look at the fantastic work they’ve done below.
Eden Rivers Trust is working with The Woodland Trust, Natural England and the Forestry Commission to make the BIG Eden tree plant happen, and is generously supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The BIG Eden Tree Plant at Dockray - November 2018
Eden Rivers Trust volunteers were joined by volunteers from the Highways Agency and students from Newton Rigg College.
Their mission for the day? To plant 5,000 trees before dusk. Their aim for the future? To slow the flow of water running off the steep fell and reduce the risk of flooding in the Ullswater valley.
Photos: Stuart Walker Photography 2018
Eden Rivers Trust. Tree planting above Aira Beck, Dockray, Ullswater. Teams from Highways England and students from Newton Rigg College take part in tree planting. By planting trees along river tributaries should hold extra moisture to help alleviate flooding further downstream. Karen Green (left) and Chloe O'Hare from Highways England: 23 November 2018 STUART WALKER Stuart Walker Photography 2018
Eden Rivers Trust. Tree planting above Aira Beck, Dockray, Ullswater. Teams from Highways England and students from Newton Rigg College take part in tree planting. By planting trees along river tributaries should hold extra moisture to help alleviate flooding further downstream: 23 November 2018 STUART WALKER Stuart Walker Photography 2018
Eden Rivers Trust. Tree planting above Aira Beck, Dockray, Ullswater. Teams from Highways England and students from Newton Rigg College take part in tree planting. By planting trees along river tributaries should hold extra moisture to help alleviate flooding further downstream: 23 November 2018 STUART WALKER Stuart Walker Photography 2018
Eden Rivers Trust. Tree planting above Aira Beck, Dockray, Ullswater. Teams from Highways England and students from Newton Rigg College take part in tree planting. By planting trees along river tributaries should hold extra moisture to help alleviate flooding further downstream. Newton Rigg students Reece Dinsdale (left) from Long Marton and Owen Watters from Cockermouth: 23 November 2018 STUART WALKER Stuart Walker Photography 2018
Eden Rivers Trust. Tree planting above Aira Beck, Dockray, Ullswater. Teams from Highways England and students from Newton Rigg College take part in tree planting. By planting trees along river tributaries should hold extra moisture to help alleviate flooding further downstream: 23 November 2018 STUART WALKER Stuart Walker Photography 2018
Eden Rivers Trust. Tree planting above Aira Beck, Dockray, Ullswater. Teams from Highways England and students from Newton Rigg College take part in tree planting. By planting trees along river tributaries should hold extra moisture to help alleviate flooding further downstream. Susie Grainger from Eden Rivers Trust: 23 November 2018 STUART WALKER Stuart Walker Photography 2018