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1 Photo competition

2 Photo competition This tree pack has been generously funded by:

3 Photo competition This tree pack has been generously funded by:

4 Enter our photo competition See overleaf This tree pack has been generously funded by:

5 Your free trees are here! Please unpack your live trees straight away to give them the best chance to thrive. If you are not planting immediately: Store in a cool, dry and frost-free place (such as a shed or garage) Spray the roots with a fine mist of water Heel the saplings into a single hole in the ground in their bunches, until they re planted out. After planting: Use spirals and canes or guards and stakes to protect your young trees from rabbits, hares and deer. Weed each spring to reduce competition for moisture and nutrients (don t forget to pull up any grasses growing inside your tree guards). Glyphosate will kill weeds without harming wildlife or the wider environment. To use, spray the ground around the base of each tree to create a weed-free ring approximately 1m in diameter. Don t want to use chemicals? Use a mulch such as bark chips, squares of old carpet or straw around each tree to suppress weeds. Use plenty of straw or bark chips to prevent the mulch being blown away by strong winds or dispersed by wildlife, and top up annually. Watering shouldn t be necessary as your trees will adapt to the natural conditions of your site. If there is a particularly long dry spell and you do want to water, saturate the ground thoroughly to ensure it percolates deep into the soil. We advise against mowing as it can damage the trees and invigorates grass growth, increasing competition for moisture. If some of your saplings don t survive after planting, you re welcome to apply for another pack. Enter our photo competition We love to see how our free trees are planted, and the fun that people have while planting them! Go to woodlandtrust.org.uk/planting-events to find out how to submit your best planting photos and be in with a chance of winning a fabulous grove post and engraved plaque for your community or school WTPL/STEVEN KIND The Woodland Trust, Kempton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6LL. The Woodland Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales no and in Scotland no. SC A non-profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England no The Woodland Trust logo is a registered trademark /14

6 Your free trees are here! Please unpack your live trees straight away to give them the best chance to thrive. If you are not planting immediately: Store in a cool, dry and frost-free place (such as a shed or garage) Spray the roots with a fine mist of water Heel the saplings into a single hole in the ground in their bunches, until they re planted out. After planting: Use spirals and canes or guards and stakes to protect your young trees from rabbits, hares and deer. Weed each spring to reduce competition for moisture and nutrients (don t forget to pull up any grasses growing inside your tree guards). Glyphosate will kill weeds without harming wildlife or the wider environment. To use, spray the ground around the base of each tree to create a weed-free ring approximately 1m in diameter. Don t want to use chemicals? Use a mulch such as bark chips, squares of old carpet or straw around each tree to suppress weeds. Use plenty of straw or bark chips to prevent the mulch being blown away by strong winds or dispersed by wildlife, and top up annually. Watering shouldn t be necessary as your trees will adapt to the natural conditions of your site. If there is a particularly long dry spell and you do want to water, saturate the ground thoroughly to ensure it percolates deep into the soil. We advise against mowing as it can damage the trees and invigorates grass growth, increasing competition for moisture. If some of your saplings don t survive after planting, you re welcome to apply for another pack. Enter our photo competition We love to see how our free trees are planted, and the fun that people have while planting them! Go to woodlandtrust.org.uk/planting-events to find out how to submit your best planting photos and be in with a chance of winning a fabulous grove post and engraved plaque for your community or school WTPL/STEVEN KIND The Woodland Trust Scotland, South Inch Business Centre, Shore Road, Perth, PH2 8BW The Woodland Trust, Kempton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6LL. The Woodland Trust is a charity registered in Scotland no. SC and in England and Wales no A non-profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England no The Woodland Trust logo is a registered trademark /14