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158,796 trees planted on or near NHS sites since 2009

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466 NHS Forest sites located across the UK

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25,464 trees planted in the 2024-25 season

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Trees are at the heart of the NHS Forest. Find out more about the ways you can green your healthcare site, to benefit staff, patients, the community and wildlife.

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