Massive new forest to be planted from the Cotswolds to the Mendips
- Twenty million trees will be planted, creating 2,500 hectares of new woodland in western England as part of a government initiative to achieve 16.5% woodland cover by 2050.
- The UK government announced a plan to plant 20 million trees across 2,500 hectares as part of a new initiative, aimed at increasing woodland cover in England by 2050.
- The Western Forest will include areas in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and urban centers like Bristol and Swindon, benefitting over 2.5 million residents.
- The project is backed by £7.5 million in government funding and involves partnerships with over 40 organizations to enhance both urban and rural woodlands.
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Parents and children attempt to transform ailing community amid looming threat: 'To really make a difference'
Creating new growth in forests is usually up to trees to make happen. That's no longer the case on the coast of Cornwall, England, where National Trust, a conservation nonprofit, has planted over 20,000 trees. The feat was made possible by a strong base of volunteer support, according to the BBC. The group's goal is to plant 40,000 saplings in Cornwall — and the job is truly a full family affair. Young kids are taking an active part in the plan…
UK to plant 20,000,000 trees to create first new national forest in 30 years
It’s hoped more than 20,000,000 new trees will be planted by 2050 (Picture: SWNS) Over 20,000,000 new trees will be planted by 2050 for the UK’s first new national forest in 30 years. Stretching from the Cotswolds towards northeast Somerset, the new national forest is expected to plant at least 2,500 hectares of new woodland and other tree habitats. The forest is part of the Government’s Plan for Change and will help support net zero commitments…
Pines set scene for native recovery
Reading Time: 3 minutes It takes a team article embed form Support the work we do By becoming a supporter, you'll help us continue doing what we do best. Learn more New Zealand badly needs to have a “Pinus radiata moment” to boost its level of native tree plantings and have a hope of hitting anywhere near the targets the country set some years ago. Addressing the International Union of Forest Research Organisations conference in Rotorua, lo…
Government, One Acre Fund Partner to Plant 30 Million Trees in 2025
ONE ACRE FUND RWANDA LAUNCHES 2025 TREE SEED SYSTEMS & CARBON MARKET ROUNDTABLE TO SCALE REFORESTATION AND CLIMATE ACTION KIGALI, Rwanda, March 21, 2024 – One Acre Fund Rwanda is taking a bold leap forward in its commitment to reforestation and climate resilience with the launch of the 2025 T
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