Sapling giveaway

Once again we’re inviting worthy causes from Somerset to put themselves forward to receive between 50 and 100 free young trees, known as whips, this New Year.

We are offering schools, charities, village organisations and community groups, saplings for projects they are running.

The giveaway is a yearly event that has proved extremely popular. Any worthy causes that have missed out in the past are welcome to put themselves forward again this year to receive the saplings.

We have 2,014 saplings to give away and they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so people should submit their requests as soon as possible. Anyone who feels their school, charity or group is deserving of the free saplings should get in touch.

The saplings are perfect for planting together in groups as they make great hedging, but organisations are free to use them however they wish.

Worthy causes that apply for the trees must write in to our Plant Manager, Andrew, giving details of their project and why they think they deserve to receive a group of saplings.

The successful applicants will be invited to come and collect their trees at a mutually convenient time. By entering the competition, the winner or winners have agreed to take part in publicity.

Requests for the saplings should be posted to: Andrew Pitman, Plant Manager, Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, TA2 8QN.

The closing date for requests is 5pm on Friday, February 28th, 2014. Requests from commercial bodies will not be considered.