Volunteer and become a Citizen Forester
Urban nature thrives when we’re connected
Citizen Forester is a way for anyone to join in and show support for our mission to plant trees, look after trees and create a culture of trees. Citizen Forester is open to everyone in Greater Manchester. Our region is one of the most diverse in the country, and so we passionately believe in connecting all communities and individuals to their urban forest.
Citizen Foresters are united by a desire to show their support for what we do. We want to harness the collective power of people by bringing together those who are super-passionate about trees and climate change, with those of us who are perhaps seeking to rekindle a connection to trees and nature, for better health, wellbeing and life prospects.
As a Community Forest, people are at the heart of what we do.
Upcoming Events
May 20, 2025
9:30 am
Species Monitoring Project – Butterfly Survey Workshop (2/2)
Clayton Vale Tuck Shop Berry Brow Manchester M40 1GR
May 22, 2025
10:00 am
Nature Walk at Lees Brook Nature Park, Oldham
Lees Brook Nature Park, Lees Street, Oldham, OL4 3FL
May 23, 2025
10:00 am
Citizen Forester: Peat bog restoration at Crompton Moor, Oldham
Crompton Moor car park, B6197, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NA
Frequently asked questions
It is inclusive and open to all, and we aim to create an experience that is both fun and enjoyable whilst addressing some of our bigger challenges around employment, health and wellbeing, inequality, climate change and nature recovery. It seeks to create the right opportunities for everyone.
Citizen Foresters can get involved and show their support for City of Trees in lots of ways! This might typically involve volunteering time and getting hands dirty taking on practical conservation jobs such as tree planting, woodland management and neighbourhood greening projects. It may also include more technical and special activities such as i-tree surveying, tree disease ID.
Some people simply show their support by just spreading the word about how good trees are and pledging their support through a personal donation or showing off our brand.
People’s motivation for taking part in Citizen Forester varies wildly – all are welcome. Naturally, we have nature lovers who flock to take part, but we also have total newbies to environmental volunteering and those who are seeking to change their life course, by feeling better mentally, physically or socially.