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City of Trees tree planting sign in a woodlandCity of Trees tree planting sign in a woodland

Who we are

We are City of Trees – Growing the urban forest for Greater Manchester

We are the Community Forest Greater Manchester. We plant trees for people; trees to create better, greener places; to boost health and wellbeing; to enhance green skills; and to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency.

We’re rooted here in Greater Manchester, the place we live and work. We are proud to call Greater Manchester home and are passionate about making our region even better, one tree at a time, as we grow the region’s urban forest.

City of Trees launched in November 2015 as part of the Community Forest Trust (CFT), building on strong roots in the region. Before City of Trees, Red Rose Forest was the public face of CFT’s work in Greater Manchester, with a 25-year history of greening the city region.

In July 2023, City of Trees became its own independent trust. We look forward to growing further — continuing to plant, care for and champion trees as we expand the urban forest for Greater Manchester’s future.

Our pillars

Our values

People and places

We are deeply rooted in the communities of Greater Manchester. We live here. We work here. And we understand the difference that trees can make to our community.

We take a place-based approach, planting trees and transforming the spaces where people live, work and unwind. From street trees and schools to orchards and urban forests. And, through our Citizen Forester volunteer programme, people can connect with nature, learn new skills and give something back to their community.

Who we work with
Group of tree planting volunteers

Experienced and impact-focused

We plant trees, deliver events, enhance Greater Manchester’s woodlands and work with local businesses and communities. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and are a trusted partner with well-established networks to deliver tangible results – and plant millions of trees.

We get stuck in and get our hands dirty (often very dirty). Our track record speaks for itself, through our work across Greater Manchester and taking action on the climate emergency.

Our impact
Man smiling with spade whilst carrying out tree planting at site

Passionate & purpose-driven

Ours is a purpose-driven approach. Tree planting makes urban environments more resilient to climate change and the green spaces we create can boost health and wellbeing. Our Citizen Forester volunteer programme allows people to connect with nature, learn new skills and give something back to their community.

The communities, businesses and organisations we work with share this sense of purpose and see the impact we have together. We are proud that our work exists as a legacy for generations to come.

Our work
Volunteers listening to tree planting demo surrounded by whips