World Record Attempt - Saturday 5 December

If you want to get involved through an organisation, school or community group, become a Tree O'Clock Partner.

Break a world record in 4 easy steps:

Step 1. Get a tree

Step 2. Plant your tree

Step 3. Take a photo

Step 4. Email your photo

And enjoy your tree for decades....

If you live outside the UK you can still get involved, check out our international planters page.

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Step 1 - Get a tree

A number of local councils run tree giveaway schemes. Have a look to see if there's one near you.

Already have a tree? Just make sure the tree is native to the UK and suits your local area.

If you live outside of the UK, see our International Planters page for more information.

Step 2 - Plant your tree

Download our tree planting guide and check out our handy tree planting page.

Plant your tree between 11am–12noon on the 5 December

Download our tree planting guide

Step 3 - Take a photo

Make sure the time and date are set correctly on your digital camera or camera phone. Then get someone to take a photo of you planting your tree or take a before and after shot if you are on your own. Remember; if you are planting more than one tree make sure you get photos of you planting them all.

Step 4 - Email us your photo

We need evidence to prove you have planted the tree so we can verify the record with Guinness. Email your photo to us at breathingplacestrees@bbc.co.uk, by 12 noon on Friday 11th December 2009. We also need you to tell us what type of tree you have planted and the full postal address of your site, so make sure you include this in your email. All photos and personal information will be shared with Guinness World Records for adjudication purposes.

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