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Green Swindon

Tracking tree planting, green spaces, and environmental initiatives across Swindon.

Trees Planted in Swindon

71080

Trees planted (verified)

/ 71080

Target

This counter shows verified achievements from active green initiatives.

Tree planting

Lydiard Park Woodland Edge Planting

Planting of a mixed woodland edge to create a wildlife corridor and enhance biodiversity.

Lydiard Park

By Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

1000 trees1000 target
Park

Coate Water Country Park Management

Maintenance of a large lake, woodland, and nature reserve for public recreation and wildlife.

Coate Water

By Swindon Borough Council

1 park1 target
Green space

Rights of Way Improvement

Maintaining and improving public access to open spaces and countryside.

Swindon Borough

By Swindon Borough Council

80 miles100 target
Green space

Whole House Retrofit Programme

Improving energy efficiency in residential homes to reduce environmental impact.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

100 homes100 target
Biodiversity initiative

Swindon Forest Meadows Project

A nature restoration project involving volunteers in habitat management and environmental stewardship.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

892 volunteers1000 target
Biodiversity initiative

Hedgerow Restoration Project

Planting and maintaining hedgerows to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Swindon

By Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

5 miles10 target
Tree planting

Trees for Climate

A government-funded woodland creation programme supporting the planting of new trees across the borough.

Swindon Borough

By Swindon Borough Council

70000 trees70000 target
Litter reduction

The Big Town Centre Clean-Up

A community-led campaign encouraging residents and employees to help clean up the town centre.

Swindon Town Centre

By Swindon Borough Council

0 volunteers100 target
Tree canopy improvement

Community Forest Development

Supporting the development of a community forest to provide habitats and biodiversity.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

18000 trees18000 target
Sustainable transport

Swindon Cycling Infrastructure Expansion

Development and maintenance of cycling routes to promote sustainable transport.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

30 miles50 target
Green space

Community Hub Green Initiatives

Integrating environmental advice and support services within local community hubs.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

3 hubs3 target
Biodiversity initiative

Biodiversity Site Protection

Protecting and enhancing designated biodiversity sites across the borough.

Swindon Borough

By Swindon Borough Council

15 sites20 target
Wildlife project

Woodland Habitat Corridor Creation

Connecting fragmented woodland areas to support local wildlife movement.

Swindon

By Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

2 corridors5 target
Sustainable transport

Streetlight LED Retrofit

Switching streetlights to low-energy LED bulbs to reduce carbon emissions.

Swindon Borough

By Swindon Borough Council

5000 lights10000 target
Park

Stanton Park Conservation

Preservation of a natural wooded park featuring a large lake and diverse habitats.

Stanton Fitzwarren

By Swindon Borough Council

1 park1 target
Wildlife project

Walled Garden Nature Events

Educational events focused on nature and wildlife within the historic walled garden.

Lydiard Park

By Swindon Borough Council

4 events12 target
Park

Town Gardens Preservation

Maintenance of a Victorian park and formal gardens in the Old Town area.

Old Town

By Swindon Borough Council

1 park1 target
Community garden

Urban Growing Initiatives

Creating new incidental green spaces and urban growing areas for community use.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

2 gardens5 target
Park

Barbury Castle Country Park Management

Ongoing management and preservation of the country park's natural landscape.

Barbury Castle

By Swindon Borough Council

1 park1 target
Community garden

Allotment Provision

Providing and managing allotment spaces for residents to grow their own food.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

450 plots500 target
Green space

Shaw Forest Park Maintenance

Management of a 40-hectare community woodland area for biodiversity and public access.

Shaw

By Swindon Borough Council

40 acres40 target
Green space

Moredon Sporting Hub Development

Development of a new sport and leisure hub with integrated green space improvements.

Moredon

By Swindon Borough Council

0 park1 target
Green space

Sustainable Drainage Integration

Installing permeable surfaces, pocket parks, and rain gardens in the town centre.

Swindon Town Centre

By Swindon Borough Council

3 sites10 target
Tree planting

80 Oaks Labyrinth

A commemorative planting project to honour those who served during the Second World War.

Lydiard Park

By Swindon Borough Council

80 trees80 target
Biodiversity initiative

Swindon Climate Action Network Projects

Community-driven initiatives focusing on renewable energy, food sovereignty, and sustainable transport.

Swindon

By Swindon Climate Action Network

5 projects10 target
Park

Lydiard Park Woodland Expansion

As part of the local planting season, nearly 1,000 trees were planted along the woodland edge at Lydiard Park. This initiative creates a new wildlife corridor and enhances the landscape around the 80 Oaks Labyrinth.

Lydiard Park, Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

Green space

Wharf Green Urban Greening

As part of town centre improvements, new planters were installed to introduce more greenery into urban areas. This project also involved removing redundant infrastructure to improve the aesthetic and environmental quality of the space.

Wharf Green, Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

Tree planting

Trees for Climate Programme

This government-funded woodland creation programme supports the planting of trees across Swindon to expand the town's green lungs. It provides grants for community woodlands, orchards, and street tree planting to enhance local biodiversity.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

Litter reduction

The Big Town Centre Clean-Up

This initiative focused on improving public spaces through intensive cleaning, graffiti removal, and weed clearance. It involved over 250 volunteers who participated in community clean-up sessions to remove litter and fly-tipped waste.

Swindon Town Centre

By Swindon Borough Council

Tree planting

Tree Warden Volunteer Network

A network of volunteers dedicated to planting and maintaining trees across the borough. The council is actively seeking to double the number of wardens to provide more boots on the ground for environmental care.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

Tree canopy improvement

Great Western Community Forest

An overarching initiative that monitors and manages woodland and greening efforts across the region. It aims to raise the profile of local forests and educate the public on environmental stewardship.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

Biodiversity initiative

Swindon Forest Meadows Project

This project focuses on creating, restoring, and enhancing natural habitats across the borough. It works to improve ecological connectivity and support local wildlife populations.

Swindon

By Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and Swindon Borough Council

Sustainable transport

Solar Together Swindon

A council-backed scheme that supports homeowners in generating their own renewable energy. It helps residents access solar panel installations to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs.

Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

Green space

Mouldon Hill Country Park Tree Surveying

Volunteers at this site are trained to survey local trees and report any health issues or maintenance needs. This helps ensure the long-term survival of the local tree canopy.

Mouldon Hill Country Park

By Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

Community garden

School Grounds Planting Initiative

The council provides grants and support for planting trees within school grounds. This initiative aims to educate children about ecology while increasing the total tree cover in the borough.

Various schools in Swindon

By Swindon Borough Council

Green initiative counters show verified achievements. Pledges are community commitments, not guaranteed plantings. Contact the organiser to get involved directly.