1,250 New Trees to Be Planted Across Ipswich During Ipswich Loves Trees Week

Ipswich is getting greener by the day 🌿 Hundreds of new trees are being planted across the town as part of Ipswich Loves Trees Week, helping create healthier neighbourhoods, richer wildlife habitats and more beautiful places to walk, play and relax. Here’s where the planting is happening and why it matters for the future of Ipswich:

Ipswich Borough Council is planting 1,250 new trees across the town to mark Ipswich Loves Trees Week (14 to 20 February 2026). The annual initiative celebrates the vital role trees play in the town’s landscape, wildlife habitats and overall wellbeing.

Planting will take place in Bridge Wood and Pond Hall Farm within Orwell Country Park, where the Council’s parks team will introduce a range of native species. These include willow, buckthorn, hazel, hawthorn and alder, all chosen for their environmental benefits and ability to support local biodiversity.

To officially launch the week, Councillor Lucy Trenchard, Portfolio Holder for Parks and Climate Change, planted a Liquidambar tree in Whitehouse Park. She highlighted the importance of the programme and the impact tree planting has across the borough.

“This week is a chance to appreciate the beauty and importance of the trees that surround us,” she said. “Over the past year alone, from January 2025 to January 2026, our teams have planted 4,757 trees across Ipswich. This work is essential in improving the environment for everyone who lives here.”

She also pointed to the Council’s long standing tree replacement policy, introduced in 2010, which commits to planting two new trees for every one that must be removed.

Councillor Trenchard added her thanks to the many people who support the effort. “Our tree wardens, local residents and volunteers play a crucial role in helping us plant and care for thousands of trees each year.”

The planting programme follows the recent start of wider greening works in the town centre. Funded through the Government’s Towns Fund, the project aims to increase planting and biodiversity in key locations including Princes Street, Queen Street, St Nicholas Street and Wolsey Square. Further details about the scheme can be found on the Ipswich Borough Council website.

Together, these initiatives form part of a long term commitment to making Ipswich a greener, healthier and more sustainable place for future generations.

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Miranda Acres

Miranda has been a Freelance Marketing and Design Consultant for more years than she cares to remember. Co-founder of the Ancient House project – breathing life back into one of Ipswich’s most iconic, heritage buildings and supporting small businesses. A passionate member of Ipswich.love. Born, bred and choosing Ipswich.