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Trees provide so many benefits. They help clean the air we breathe, absorb harmful pollutants and reduce the risk of flooding by slowing down the absorption of water into the soil, as well as acting as a carbon sink, helping reduce the damaging effects of climate change.

Not only that, a single tree can be home to hundreds of species of insects, fungi, moss, mammals and plants.

The Royal Horticulture Society recommends that the best time to plant is during the winter months (October to April), avoiding waterlogged or frozen soil.

To reach its 2050 net-zero carbon target, the UK needs millions trees to be planted. Could you help and plant a tree of your own?

Next steps

Take a look at advice for planting trees and large shrubs from the The Royal Horticultural Society, Woodland Trust and The Arboricultural Association.

Start a Community Tree or Woodland Project with help from Oxfordshire County Council's tree team.

The Woodland Trust offers free trees to schools and groups looking to plant in their local community.

Find out how you can help nurture young trees by becoming a Tree Guardian.