West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire's pledge
West Dunbartonshire Council signed a concordat agreement with the Clyde Climate Forest committing to help plant 18 million trees by 2031.
Local schools and community groups have worked with staff from environmental charity Green Action Trust, who are a Clyde Climate Forest delivery partner, to help plant a number of trees to enhance existing sites and create new woodland across West Dunbartonshire. To date, a total of 84 standards (large trees) and 1180 whips (small trees) have been planted in Clydebank East to date.
Tree Planting
West Dunbartonshire Council aims to connect up existing woodlands, plant new forests and target urban tree plantings in areas vulnerable to climate impacts.
These trees will have a positive impact on the urban environment by providing a cooling effect in heatwaves, surface water management during heavy rainfall, carbon storage and wildlife habitat.
Trees will be planted in areas most at risk from climate events that can be mitigated by increased canopy cover.
West Dunbartonshire projects
Projects