The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity and, being huge fans of green spaces, we’re proud to be supporting them. We’ve paid for 8,000 trees which will be planted by people across the UK in their local areas as part of the ‘More Trees, More Good’ campaign.
their vision:
To see a UK rich in native woods and trees enjoyed and valued by everyone.
they aim to:
- help create more native woods and places rich in trees
- help protect and restore native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future
- inspire everyone to enjoy and value woods and trees
and they strongly believe that:
- we need to double the amount of native tree cover in the UK
- there should be no further loss of any ancient woodland
- every child should have the chance to plant a tree
- there should be a wood with open access close to everyone’s home
- everyone should recognise that trees and woods are an essential part of a healthy environment
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save our ancient woodland
Our friends at the Woodland Trust have welcomed the latest government announcement that they are abandoning the plans to dispose of public forests. However, they have stressed that this is only a small step towards saving our Ancient Woodland, our equivalent of the rainforests, and they still need all your support.
During the scrapped consultation process the Woodland Trust launched a campaign to protect England’s ancient forests from further destruction. This campaign is still ongoing as the Trust is seeking permanent law abiding assurances from Government that previous ancient woodland sites which have been re-planted with dense dark conifers will be returned to their former glory.
Please help the Woodland Trust by signing the campaign petition. Every declaration of support could be crucial in saving our nation’s woodland for future generations to enjoy.
practising what we preach!
On the Woodland Trust website, you can also find out about their ‘More Trees More Good’ scheme, which encourages landowners to plant trees, both to combat climate change and to improve our environment.
Here at Dorset Cereals, we have committed to helping local people plant 8,000 trees across the UK and, to get the ball rolling, last December we planted our very own little copse of 500 trees just down the road from us in Poundbury.
we love the outdoors!
We love nothing more than being outdoors in the fresh air, appreciating our surroundings. If you go down to the woods today, here are some of our favourite things to do there. For lots more inspiration, take a look at the Woodland Trust’s website.
Have you ever tried Parkour?
The sport of free-running isn’t just for towns and cities, and it’s so exhilarating as you splash in mud, dodge low branches and jump over fallen logs.Look for a free lunch!
Blackberries, wild garlic, sweet chestnuts and even nettles (great for making soup or wine) are all delicious and easy to find if you keep your eyes open. Just remember that picking wild mushrooms can be a very bad idea unless you really know what you’re doing.Look for signs of the changing seasons
Whether you’re competing to spot the first snowdrop or searching for fallen conkers, this a great way to get in touch with the natural world.We think camping is one of life’s greatest simple pleasures!
The woodland Trust offer their advice on camping here.A woodland treasure hunt is great fun for kids – and adults, too!
Write cryptic clues on luggage tags attached to branches, tie a trail of brightly coloured ribbons to trees or form arrows from twigs and stones to make natural signposts. (Just remember to take everything home with you afterwards.)Cycling though woodlands is a great way to get the blood pumping
The muddier, the ground, the more exciting it is! Here are some helpful links:
Plan a route
National Cycle Network
Free cycling maps of LondonOrienteering is a fantastic sport
It challenges both your mind and your body, as you work out the best route then run, jog or walk to a series of checkpoints. Why not see if there are any orienteering events in woodlands near you?Don’t forget to pack a picnic!
There’s no better way to work up an appetite than a few hours in the fresh air, so fill your backpack full of goodies and find that perfect spot to dine al fresco.If you have the little ones with you, why not try building a den from fallen branches? With a little bit of imagination, the finished product can be a military bunker, a hideout for fairies or even a medieval knight’s castle!