Life for a Life is a registered charity whose mission is to establish memorial forests where individuals, families and friends can plant trees in memory of loved ones. Since being established in 1999, they now have 55 forests totalling 140 acres under active management having planted over 11,000 trees.

Whilst the principal focus is to engage with the families who dedicate memorial trees, the charity also works alongside landowners, community groups, local schools and businesses to develop and improve the environment by creating well managed amenities for everyone to enjoy. Over time, trees develop into established forests offering significant social and environmental benefits for the wider community whilst enabling landowners to leave a lasting legacy.

Environmental Benefits

Partnering with Life for a Life allows you to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of nature. Trees planted help mitigate climate change, improve air quality, conserve water and provide diverse habitats for wildlife.

Community & Social Benefits

Since 1999, Life for a Life have donated over £1.6 million to health-related charities enabling access to crucial services. In addition, the delivery of memorial forests offers direct support for mental health and wellbeing by connecting people with the outdoors.

Landowner Benefits

Life for a Life handle all aspects of tree planting and management with regular inspections, disease prevention and maintenance activities which can help improve biodiversity and natural capital whilst saving you time and money. In certain circumstances, wider maintenance tasks can also be carried out with investments also made in other related infrastructure including access ways, fencing and gates.

Land Requirements

• A minimum of 1-acre of land is required which has capacity for 140 memorial trees.
• Site must be accessible for maintenance as well as for use by the local community.
• Greenfield sites preferred including agricultural land, parks and public open space.
• Land typically secured under a long-term lease but open to freehold purchase.

If you have land that you think may be of interest please get in touch via email: jordan@unearthed.land