New trees planted at our housing neighbourhoods

We've planted 10 new trees at our housing neighbourhoods in Dacorum, in partnership with Bugler Developments.

Three of the trees have been planted at Farland Road, Hemel Hempstead. Councillors, members of our housing team and representatives from Bugler visited on Monday 10 March 2025 for a tree-planting ceremony.

The trees replaced ones that have been removed due to disease. Other trees funded by Bugler are being planted at Great Heart, Hemel Hempstead, London Road, Apsley and Dukes Way, Bovingdon.

Bugler Developments has built key affordable housing projects in the borough, including Mountbatten View in Hemel Hempstead, which was completed this year.

The trees have been carefully selected to enhance the environment. Species include cherry, maple and foxglove.

Cllr Simy Dhyani, our Portfolio Holder for Housing and Property Services, said: “It’s been wonderful to see these new trees take root, not only adding beauty to our neighbourhoods but also creating a natural barrier between parked cars and green spaces.

"Planting some of them myself was a real joy, and I’ll continue to champion more greenery across our housing estates. Thanks to our strong partnership with Bugler Developments, who have helped deliver so many of our affordable homes, we’ve been able to make this happen.

"These trees don’t just enhance the landscape; they bring environmental benefits and make our estates more welcoming places to live, all while being easy to maintain. Thoughtful planting like this is a small but meaningful way to improve our communities for years to come.”

Jeremy Graham, Bugler Developments Chief Operating Officer, said: “On behalf of our team, I am very proud that we have contributed towards the planting of 10 new trees in the borough. The environment is incredibly important to us at Bugler Developments and I am sure that these trees will enhance local biodiversity and provide the community with some wonderful new nature and greenery.”