Nature And Landscape

Tree Equity for Hartlepool

Hartlepool is one of the local authorities with lowest urban tree cover in England - some neighbourhoods have tree cover of 0%. The new Tree Equity Score UK tool measures this inequity and identifies a number of areas in Hartlepool as highest priority for action to improve ‘tree equity’. This project will be the first in England to use this analysis to inspire and support communities to restore and create natural heritage through community tree planting projects. In this catalytic project for Hartlepool, Trees for Cities will collaborate with partners like the Woodland Trust, Hartlepool Borough Council, Thirteen Group (Housing), and Treeconomics to plant trees in high priority areas with local residents, create shareable resources, advocate for scaled use of tree equity and establish a replicable approach to reduce inequalities in tree cover. Ultimately, this project seeks to build climate resilience, enhance residents’ well-being, and contribute to sustainable urban development.