Street tree heritage

We are in the process of developing a campaign aimed to help restore our Victorian street tree heritage. Studying old pictures of Hove it is remarkable how dense street tree planting was some 120 years ago and how this contrasts with many streets today where trees have been removed either altogether or in parts.

Sepia photograph of The Drive, looking north from Eaton Road, showing a tree-lined road almost devoid of traffic.

We believe that the City needs its street tree cover for many reasons. Trees provide shade, help regulate the microclimate, provide cover for wildlife etc. In Brighton and Hove we have an added interest because of the large number of varieties of Elms, which have escaped the Elm disease.

Our tree fund will help pay for the planting of trees in our neighbourhoods and we intend to work with the Council and local residents to achieve street tree planting which reflects the age and size of building in very much the same way our Victorian forefathers did.

Volunteer with us

If you are interested in becoming involved in this project please contact us at info@hovecivicsociety.org.

If you wish to donate funds to the initiative, please click here.