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Upcoming EventsTrees are a wonderful habitat for wildlife and for people, from the oak tree that supports over 2,000 other species of plants, fungi and animals to the calming power of woodland walks.
From the fascination of gnarled ancient trees to the joy of planting your own tree seed and watching it grow with you over your lifetime, trees have a special place in our hearts.
Climate change
Trees are more important than ever in helping to combat the effects of climate change by cooling the streets in our villages, towns and cities and drawing in and locking up carbon from the atmosphere.
They also help to reduce flooding by slowing how fast water reaches the ground and then helping it soak into the soil.
Biodiversity
Woodlands support a huge range of species. Deciduous woodland soils are full of rich plant material, for example the soil found under a metre squared of woodland could contain up to 1,000 species including fungi, never mind the above ground plants, invertebrates, birds and mammals.
Health and wellbeing
Have you noticed that a walk in the woods makes you feel healthier and happier? Studies have shown that trees and woodlands are great for our health and mental wellbeing.
Spending time with trees can stabilise blood pressure and alleviate stress and anxiety, as well as increase anti-cancer cells and promote recovery from surgery. It is estimated that visits to the UK’s woodlands saves £185 million in treatment costs each year.
Seed to sapling events and school sessions
We'll be running a series of tree seed collecting and growing events. Information on upcoming events and registration details will be posted on our events page.
We'll also be running education sessions so that children can find out all about the benefits of trees as they collect, grow and plant a sapling in their local area.