Become a Tree Guardian
We are working with City of Trees to plant 76 new trees between now and the end of March 2025 in eight neighbourhoods across Oldham and we are looking for eco-friendly customers and members of the local community to get involved and support us by becoming Tree Guardians free of charge.
In doing so you can help tackle climate change in your neighbourhood, improve your local area and create your own piece of history for future generations to benefit from.
Who can become a Tree Guardian?
Individuals, community groups, schools and more. If you’re passionate about trees, please get in touch with us.
Where are we planting trees?
We are planting trees in the following neighbourhoods:
- Egerton Street
- Eldon Street
- Glodwick
- Holts Village
- Wilson Way (St Mary's)
- Sholver
- Coldhurst
- Alt
Why become a Tree Guardian?
Becoming a Tree Guardian is free of charge and by signing up you will…
- Show your support for green initiatives in your area
- Tackle climate change and air pollution
- Improve mental and physical wellbeing for local people
- Encourage biodiversity
- Create a legacy that will benefit generations to come
- Generally make neighbourhoods greater places for local people to live
Our Tree Guardians will receive…
- A certificate
- A sign on the tree in their chosen neighbourhood
- A special ‘thank you’ here on our website
What we ask our Tree Guardians to do
We ask everyone who signs up to be a Tree Guardian to:
- Check their tree regularly and report any concerns to us
- Champion the tree to family, friends or neighbours and explain its importance
- Support green projects in their neighbourhoods.
What we will do
- Check and inspect trees every four years
- Carry out any essential maintenance needed
- Continue to develop our rich tree stock across our neighbourhoods to benefit communities now and in generations to come.
Big thanks to all our Tree Guardians
We are grateful for our tree guardians’ support. Here’s who has signed up so far:
Neighbourhood | Tree Guardian |
Coldhurst | OL1 Oldham Community Group |
Sign up to become a Tree Guardian
Please complete the form below and a member of our team will get in touch with you.