Trees, planting and sustainable drainage

Trees, planting and sustainable drainage

Trees and planting

As part of Surrey's climate strategy, the Council are working with communities across Surrey to plant 1.2 million new trees by 2030.

Urban trees have a number of benefits for an area and its residents including for air quality, the public realm, health and wellbeing, education and climate change adaption. For more information please see: Surrey's New Tree Strategy 2020 - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk).

Through this scheme, we have considered several locations across the Egham Hythe area that would be suitable for tree planting. This includes proposed tree planting on existing grass verges. Where considering the locations of trees, we need to consider a number of factors including road visibility and the location of overhead cables, street lighting and statutory undertakers’ cables and pipes. 

As well as tree planting, other types of planting and sustainable drainage features are being considered. Parts of Egham Hythe have a history of flooding and have a higher risk of flooding than other areas of Surrey and there are therefore benefits of making drainage improvements in the area. 

The locations of proposed new trees and planting can be found on the plans included. As well as being subject to local stakeholder support, these proposals would be subject to further investigation at the detailed design stage, including selection of appropriate species.  

How you can help

In order for young trees and other planting to thrive and have the best chance at surviving in the long term, we require the help of local volunteers to assist with watering and other maintenance. 

We are also keen to hear if residents have any other ideas for suitable locations for planting. 

If you are interested in being part of this work, or have any other ideas in the area, please email us at: localstreetimprovements@surreycc.gov.uk.