Worthing's Tree Sponsorship Scheme Plants Over 80 Trees in First Year

Worthing’s streets are looking greener following the successful first year of a town-wide tree sponsorship scheme that has seen more than 80 community-sponsored trees planted.

Launched last summer, the scheme invites residents, businesses, and community groups to sponsor new trees, enhancing the local environment and supporting biodiversity.

The initiative, a collaboration with the national charity Trees for Streets, has led to the planting of 81 trees across the town. Contributions have come from individual residents, local businesses, and crowdfunding campaigns. Significant donations have transformed areas like Sompting Road and Sompting Avenue into thriving green corridors.

Applications for the scheme’s second year are now open, with the next planting season set to begin in November. The scheme continues to offer residents the opportunity to sponsor a tree and contribute to the greening of Worthing’s residential streets and public parks, further enhancing the town’s environmental health and aesthetic appeal.