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To help schools in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland plan for and plant an orchard or fruiting hedgerow, the Tree Council is offering free orchard tree and hedgerow packs through the Orchards for Schools programme.

The programme aims to inspire and empower teachers and students around the UK to connect with, learn about, and care for trees and nature. Only new schools that have not previously applied are eligible to apply.

Schools can apply for an orchard pack (5 fruit trees) and/or a hedgerow pack (60 whips of fruiting hedge plants, which equates to 10-15 metres of mixed hedgerow). However, please note that the selection will be based on the need of the school as the council has a limited number of orchard and hedgerow packs available.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday, 10th February 2023 or until the remaining stock is cleared.

If the application is successful, the school will receive a confirmation email with further details. Orchard and hedgerow deliveries will take place from 27th February 2023 - 17th March 2023.