Platform Housing Group, one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands, plans on delivering the programme across its geographical area, on land where trees are felled when they are dead, dying, or diseased.
The initiative aims to ensure that every tree that is cut down is replaced.
Nicola Chamberlain, head of estate services at Platform, said: “We are delighted to announce this new programme; as guardians of our public open spaces and the flora and fauna within our communities, we feel that it is our duty to do what we can to tackle the climate emergency and provide much needed habitat for local wildlife.”
A total of 78 locations in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire, as well as Birmingham and Leicester, are on the team’s replacement list where trees have been felled.
The work, which will cost around £14,000 to complete, will include the purchase of new high-quality trees, stakes and tagging, along with labour costs.
Where possible, the replacement trees will be planted in similar places to where the original trees were located, with tree species recommended by the social landlord’s in-house arboriculture surveyor and specialist suppliers.
Species will include ornamental cherries, pyracanthas, silver birches, and magnolias.
Ms Chamberlain added: “We will only fell trees if there is no other alternative and all options to save the tree have been exhausted.
“Trees are essential for people, wildlife, and the environment; we are pleased to be able to contribute in some small way to help mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.”