HortWeek analysis based on council FOI requests
How many council-planted trees survived — and where losses were greatest
Councils across England, Scotland and Wales told HortWeek how many trees they planted in 2024/25 and how many died. Explore the results below.
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Councils reporting
798,426
Trees planted
124,815
Trees recorded dead
15.6%
Overall loss rate
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| # | Council | Planted | Died | Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tewkesbury Borough Council | 1,388 | 1,177 | 84.8% |
| 2 | Newark and Sherwood District Council | 1,156 | 809 | 70.0% |
| 3 | Rochford District Council | 3,281 | 2,264 | 69.0% |
| 4 | Epsom and Ewell Borough Council | 2,640 | 1,611 | 61.0% |
| 5 | Derbyshire County Council | 47,942 | 28,512 | 59.5% |
Councils shown as “—” did not supply comparable planting and loss figures.