Tree planting programmes that connect landowners and communities

Trees & People provides expert advice and support through strategic, partnership-led and community-driven tree planting programmes; focusing on tree equity and high tree survival rates

Trees & People was founded by Marie-Claire Denyer in order to provide consultancy services focusing on bridging the gap between local authorities and communities; designing and delivering urban greening programmes that are sustainable, inclusive and rooted in long-term stewardship.

Community Forestry Consultancy

The story behind Trees & People

Impact and experience

Trees & People has developed funding strategies, partnerships, and delivery frameworks to enable the following outcomes

  • £3million
    raised for local authorities and charities

  • 3,500+
    street trees planted

  • Finalist
    Local Government Chronicle Awards

  • 96%
    tree survival rate

  • 800
    school trees and counting

  • Highly Commended
    London Tree & Woodland Awards

  • London-wide
    seven London boroughs planted

  • Global
    Tree City of the World status

Trees & People can help with

  • Cherry blossom tree with white flowers in bloom in an urban setting; background includes a red double-decker bus, a red car, and historic brick buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

    Funding & Partnership Development

    Designing funding strategies and building influential partnerships and cross-sector collaborations to unlock investment in underserved neighbourhoods

  • A stenciled advertisement on the ground showing a QR code, text reading 'Get a free check', a website 'techere.com', and a crown symbol, with a person's feet and boots visible in the corner.

    Strategy & Programme Design

    Developing tree planting programmes that support climate resilience and tree equity via practical and streamlined delivery models

  • A woman planting a young tree in an urban area, holding the trunk with both hands, while standing on the sidewalk.

    Delivery, Stewardship & Scaling

    Partnering with you to design and strengthen implementation, embed community stewardship and improve survival rates, from pilot initiatives to borough-wide programmes