Tree and Woodland Action
Trees are vital in the fight against Climate Change as they absorb atmospheric carbon and store it in their trunks, leaves and roots, through the process of photosynthesis. A young wood made up of mixed tree species can store more than 400 tonnes of carbon per hectare! Trees also help to clean the air, reduce pollution and support local wildlife.
Following on from COP26 and the launch of the Council’s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Action Plan, it is important that we all play our part in reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing our natural spaces. Therefore, planting trees and protecting existing woodlands is vital to reduce global warming and increase biodiversity, going low carbon and high nature!
The best time to plant trees is from mid-November to late March, so why not get involved and plant a tree in your own garden, school or local community! Details of tree planting programmes with the Woodland Trust, which the public can get involved in, are detailed below.
Alternatively why not collect some acorns or hazelnuts from a local wood and grow your own trees as nature intended!
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Free Tree Packs for Schools and Community Groups
Are you a school or community group that places the environment at the centre or would like to take more sustainable steps for the future? Well then, why not apply to have the Climate Team come out and join you early next year to plant trees and to learn more on our local wildlife and climate! Together we can make positive change for our Planet.
Packs are limited so make sure to get your submissions in before the deadline at noon on Wednesday 27 November.
Key Points:
One application per school/community group
Be able to receive landowner permission prior to planting
Maximum of 30 trees per application. Climate Team will decide number of trees based on land available
As packs are limited, Climate Team will undertake a judging process of applications. Strong applications will provide in depth submissions to both questions under section 2 of the JotForm.
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