Newsflash – CCF celebrates 4-year milestone!
Since launching in spring 2021, the Clyde Climate Forest (CCF) has planted nearly 3.5 million new trees as a response to the climate and biodiversity crisis. Find out more, including projects by local authority areas. Is there something happening near you?
CCF planting takes root across Inverclyde
Pupils from Whinhill Primary School in Greenock dug in, planting dozens of trees to celebrate Inverclyde’s Climate Ready Classroom Day. Schools and community groups across Inverclyde have received more than 1300 trees, donated by the Woodland Trust, to help create pockets of new native woodland habitat as part of the [...]
30 New Tree Wardens for Clyde Climate Forest!
More people have signed up to the Clyde Climate Forest volunteer Tree Warden scheme. This equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to help our region’s trees and woodlands thrive. Further training opportunities: Winter Tree Survey at Durrockstock Park, Paisley: Friday 31st January, 10:30am – 12pm. Durrockstock Road. [...]
Trees Myth-busting: A Resource
This NHS Forest document seeks to dispel, with evidence and links to widely available information, some common myths about tree planting. It also shares why trees are a critical part of our infrastructure and how they benefit us.
National Tree Week 23 Nov – 1 Dec 2024
Every year, this week marks the start of tree planting season! Link to see the interactive map and find an event near you.
Deadline for Young Tree Champions extended until 10th November
The Young Tree Champions programme supports schools towards achieving exemplary status for outdoor learning and nature engagement in Scotland this year. Everything is free and the deadline for applications to the Young Tree Champions programme is now midnight 10th November 2024. Apply here. In return for running a tree and nature [...]
Planting Trees in Small Spaces – the low plastic way
Tree planting season is here! This useful NHS Forest article (18 July 2024) is equally applicable if you are considering planting trees in school grounds or gardens. Check out their article on Low-plastic tree planting (11 June 2024) as well!
Free trees, workshops and CPD from the Tree Council
The Tree Council is looking for 70 new schools or youth groups to work with this year to deliver a Young Tree Champions Trees and More Project. Make a difference to your young people and to the planet! We will provide free trees (fruit or hedgerow), a digital microscope camera, [...]
