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Hammersmith & Council Tree Donations in Parks

INTRODUCTION Donating a tree is a wonderful opportunity to create a long FAQs lasting tribute to a person or special occasion, such as a wedding or birth. Your donation will contribute to the development of the & Fulham Council’s park treescape; helping to create a green environment for yourself, Q. Can I scatter ashes around the your family and future generations to enjoy. tree or in the hole when it is planted? A. We do not encourage the LOCATION AND TYPE OF TREE scattering of ashes within any of The majority of the borough’s parks and open spaces are our parks and open spaces. available as potential venues for tree donations. However, it is important that the trees fit into the long-term landscaping of the site. For this reason, we have selected a range of suitable trees Q. Can I be present at the time of for each available site (please see lists below). Once you have the tree planting? completed your form, the parks officer responsible for the site Trees will ordinarily be planted will make contact with you to discuss the exact location of your A. between 7.30am and 3pm Monday tree planting. to Thursday and 7.30am until 12pm on Fridays. You may be present during this time. If you WHEN TO PLANT wish to specify a time and day, this The main season for tree planting is from November to March. may be subject to an additional At this time of year trees are in a dormant state and are able to cost. be planted with minimum of distress. This will allow good establishment of your tree. Enquiries made outside of the main planting season will be added to a list. A parks officer will make Q. Can I have a commemorative contact in September/October, when preparations for the year’s plaque? tree planting begins. A. Unfortunately, we do not offer this service; nor do we permit the planting or placing of flowers or any other AFTERCARE AND MAINTENANCE adornments at the tree planting site. We The planting cost covers the watering of your tree for two years. do, however have a memorial bench Trees will be staked at the time of planting. If your tree fails scheme. More information can be found during this two-year period, we will cover the cost of a on the LBHF website. replacement. Regrettably, we are not able to cover the cost of trees which have been vandalised, stolen or affected by pests and/or diseases. If you wish to have a tree guard or grill fitted at Q. Can I buy and plant my own the time of planting, we can arrange this at an extra cost. tree? A. All trees will be sourced and purchased by the council from a PRICING reliable and sustainable supplier. Unfortunately, we are not able to supply a cost for your tree as This is so that we can ensure the prices vary depending on the tree species and market price; origins of the specimen and help to however, a light standard tree (a tree between 2m – 3m in prevent the spread of pest and height) will cost between £100.00 and £250.00. diseases. Planting, staking and two-year maintenance of the tree will be an additional £170.00. All prices are subject to a 10% administration fee and a full cost Q. Can I plant a Christmas Tree? with breakdown will be supplied at the time of your enquire. A. No. Please refer to the list of trees suggested in the list below.

PAYMENT An invoice will be sent to the address provided on the application form and will have details of how to pay on the reverse. Please do not send cheques or cash directly to the parks team as we have no means of processing.

Donated Tree Application Form_ Version 2_JUNE 2017_AO

Hammersmith & Fulham Council Tree Donations in Parks

Potential Sites for Tree Planting Potential Trees for Planting Bentworth Road Open Space Acacia

Berestede Road Open Space Alder, Alnus incana /Moat Garden Aralia

Brook Green Beech, Fagus sylvatica Cathnor Park Birch, Betula pendula Eelbrook Common Cedar Frank Banfield Park Cherry, Prunus Fulham Cemetery Elm, Ulmus Furnivall Gardens Eucalyptus Great West Road Fir, Abies Gwendwr Gardens Open Space Hankerchief Tree, Davidia Harlequin Glorybower, Clerodendrum Hurlingham Park Lillie Road Recreation Ground Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna

Little Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus

Indian Bean Tree, Catalpa bignonioides Marcus Garvey Park Margravine Cemetery Japanese Dogwood, Cornus kousa Margravine Play Area Japnese acer, Acer palmatum

Mortlake Cemetery Judus Tree, Cercis Norland North Open Space Lime, Tilia x europaea Normand Park Magnolia

North Pole Road Open Space Maple, Acer North Sheen Cemetery Monkey Puzzle, Araucalia

Purcell Crescent Oak, Quercus robar

Ravenscourt Park Paperback Maple, Acer griseum Rowberry Mead Open Space Rowan, Sorbus aucuparia Shepherds Bush Green Shadbus, Amalanchier South Park Strawberry, Arbutus St. Mary's Church Tamarix St. Paul's Gardens and Open Space Zelkova, Zelkova serrata St. Peter's Square

Starch Green Stevenage Park, Stevenage Road Upper Mall Please note that the Parks Officer

Vicarage Gardens responsible for the site will advise on the most suitable tree. You will be able Wendell Park discuss the exact planting location of your White City 1 o'clock Club tree once you have completed the initial

William Parnell Park enquiry form.

Woodmans Mews Play Area Wormholt Park

Donated Tree Application Form_ Version 2_JUNE 2017_AO

Hammersmith & Fulham Council Tree Donations in Parks

Donors Name:

Donor’s Address (including post code):

Donor’s Telephone: Donor’s Email Address:

Park or Open Space (Please see list of potential donation sites):

Preferred location of tree (Please note that we will do our best to accommodate your request but the final decision for the location will be made by the council):

Preferred tree species (please see list of potential trees for planting):

Additional notes:

Please complete this form and send to the following address:

Postal address: Hammersmith & Fulham Council Parks Team The Stable Yard, Ilchester Place W8 6LU

Email to: [email protected] or the parks officer you are corresponding with.

Donated Tree Application Form_ Version 2_JUNE 2017_AO