The initiative has closed on the 28th of November 2025.

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The Tree Planting Initiative is a community-focused program designed to support owners of fields and agricultural land by providing free trees for planting. The initiative has officially launched with an Expression of Interest for Participation (EOIP), inviting eligible participants to register their interest. The EOIP remains open until 28th November 2025.

This initiative aligns closely with Project Green’s strategic objectives, promoting environmental sustainability, supporting national green priorities, and enhancing climate resilience. Beyond environmental benefits, the initiative fosters stronger partnerships between local communities and environmental stakeholders by encouraging shared responsibility for the stewardship and long-term care of green spaces.

List of Eligible Trees:

• Kermes Oak / Il-Balluta x-Xewwikija / Quercus coccifera
• Arar; Sandarac Gum / Tal-Għargħar / Tetraclinis articulata
• Italian Cypress / Taċ-Ċipress / Cipressus sempervirens
• Wild Olive / Taż-Żebbuġ Selvaġġ / Olea oleaster
• Fig / Tat-Tin / Ficus carica
• Carob / Tal-Ħarrub / Ceratonia siliqua
• Olive / Taż-Żebbuġ / Olea europaea s.l.
• Pomegranate / Tar-Rummien; Tal-Bullar / Punica granatum
• Black Mulberry / Tat-Tut / Morus nigra
• *Aleppo Pine; Jersualem Pine / Taż-Żnuber; Tal-Prinjol; Tal-Arżnu / Pinus halepensis

Following the closure of the Expression of Interest in November 2025, Project Green has replaced this tree* by the following one:

• Judas Tree / Is-siġra ta’ Ġuda / Cercis siliquastrum