School orchards and fruiting hedgerow packs – The Tree Council
Register your interest to be notified when applications for the 2022-23 winter planting season open. All nurseries, primary, secondary and special schools (who have not previously participated in the Orchards for Schools programme) are eligible.
Trees better than grass in supporting early childhood development
Greenspace Scotland May 2022 bulletin research news shares a Canadian study This found that vegetated land cover exposure was positively associated with childhood development. Positive associations were stronger for tree cover relative to grass cover, and exposure to paved land cover was negatively associated with childhood development. Researchers conclude findings [...]
A Spark of Science – Miyawaki Forests
The Glasgow Science Centre Hub shares information on Miywake Forests, including this audio recording from A Spark of Science. These are also known as Wee Forests in Scotland.
How trees capture and store carbon
Photosynthesis is made simple as you take a journey into the leaf of a tree. Watch this Woodland Trust animation and discover how trees capture and store carbon.
Benefits found for children living near woodland
This article in Child in the City (18 August 2021) shares research findings that suggests that proximity to woodlands links with better cognitive development and a lower risk of emotional and behavioural problems in children and young people. The lessons learned could help influence planning decisions in urban areas.
Rewilding nature – growing for wildlife
The LOST team in East Ayrshire provide some great links and learning and teaching resources around using and improving biodiversity in your local spaces, including tree planting and the carbon cycle.
