Torridge District Council announces tree planting programme across the district

Torridge District Council has announced that it will be planting up to 300 trees and 140 metres of hedgerow across the district between October 2026 and Spring 2027. 

The tree planting is part of the Council’s Biodiversity Management Plan which was approved by the Council earlier this year, and it includes succession planning for Torridge’s most valued green spaces.

Over 25 different varieties of species will be planted at 14 locations, including: 

• Victoria Park, Bideford
• Devonshire Park, Bideford
• Bowden Green Cemetery, Bideford
• Chestnut Drive, Bideford
• Short Close, Bideford
• Chudleigh Fort, East-the-Water
• Pollyfield, East-the-Water
• Cliveden Road, East-the-Water
• Alverdiscott Road, East-the-Water 
• Skate Park, Bideford
• Humpty Dumpty Hill, Northam
• Holsworthy Cemetery, Holsworthy 
• Tuckers Park, Bradworthy
• King George V Playing Field, Bideford

The saplings will be easily identifiable, and in some cases, will replace those trees reaching the end of their natural lives.

Councillor Peter Hames, Lead Member for Climate Change at Torridge District Council, said:

“Trees not only play an invaluable role by supporting wildlife, capturing carbon and releasing oxygen into the environment but they help to create greener, healthier spaces for people to enjoy which has such a positive impact on the physical and mental health of our residents.

“As some of the trees in our area are coming towards the end of their natural life it is good to know that these will be replaced, ensuring future generations can benefit from a richer natural environment.

“I am looking forward to seeing these new trees, which will no doubt help to improve our green spaces and enhance our natural landscape.”