Community orchards have also been planted by community groups, schools and charities.
The latest scheme is encouraging residents to apply for tree packs and contribute to the planting efforts.
The packs contain 105 saplings – 15 of each of the following species: Crab Apple, Field Maple, Hawthorn, Hazel, Rowan, Silver Birch and Whitebeam.
Councillor Giles Archibald, the council’s cabinet member for climate, said the project would help mitigate the impact of climate change.
“The One Tree per Resident project is a major part of our commitment to a greener future, empowering our communities to make a real difference,” he said.
He added: “We are fortunate to have many active and involved communities in Westmorland and Furness and I hope many residents, schools, town and parish councils, community groups and landowners will consider applying.”
The deadline to apply is 30 November and more information is available on the council’s website.
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