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Seed-dropping drones to plant 100 million trees by end of 2024

An Australian startup AirSeed Technology which has planted more than 50,000 trees to date using drone technology, aims to plant a total of 100 million trees by the year 2024. AirSeed Technology is fighting deforestation by combining artificial intelligence with specially designed seed pods which can be fired into the ground from the air. The seed-dropping drones can plant 40,000 trees a day, compared to 800 … Continue reading Seed-dropping drones to plant 100 million trees by end of 2024

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Households in Wales to be offered free tree to plant

Every household in Wales is being offered a free tree to plant as part of the Welsh Government’s plans to tackle climate change. People can choose a tree of their own to plant or opt to have a tree planted on their behalf. The first trees will be available to collect from March 2022 from one of five regional community hubs being set up. A … Continue reading Households in Wales to be offered free tree to plant

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Major tree-planting initiative in the UK to increase the planting of woodland to 80 million trees by 2025

A tree-planting initiative in the UK, the largest of its kind in 50 years, could see some farmland returned to forests in order to meet climate targets. The plan, which is due to be published by the UK Government this month, will double the planting of woodland within four years to almost 75,000 acres a year, or about 80 million trees. By 2035, this will … Continue reading Major tree-planting initiative in the UK to increase the planting of woodland to 80 million trees by 2025

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Tree planting in Scotland receives a boost as drinks companies set out to reduce their carbon footprint by planting 1 million trees each

Tree planting in Scotland is to receive a massive boost with drinks company Diageo and craft brewer BrewDog set to plant one million trees each to reduce their carbon footprint. Diageo, which owns the Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky brand, this week announced that it will join forces with its partners across Scotland to plant one million trees to create biodiverse-rich, sustainable woodland that are havens for … Continue reading Tree planting in Scotland receives a boost as drinks companies set out to reduce their carbon footprint by planting 1 million trees each

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Conservation organisations issue best practice guidelines for tree planting events while social distancing

Conservation organisations have launched Covid-aware tree planting guidance to ensure volunteers won’t miss the winter planting season this year. If you are taking part in or involved in organising any upcoming winter tree-planting activities within your community, The Tree Council-led coalition of conservation charities have issued best practice guidelines for tree planting events while social distancing. The guidance provides advice for planning and running events, … Continue reading Conservation organisations issue best practice guidelines for tree planting events while social distancing

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The Woodland Trust sets out to plant 5o million trees in the UK by 2025

The Woodland Trust has announced plans to plant 50 million trees in the UK by 2025 in a bid to help tackle climate change. The conservation charity is calling on people around the country to slip on their gardening gloves and plant trees as part of their Big Climate Fightback this November. There are plenty of ways to get involved whether you want to plant a tree in your … Continue reading The Woodland Trust sets out to plant 5o million trees in the UK by 2025

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25million trees to be planted throughout Australia over the next five years to aid bushfire recovery

Australia will plant 25 million trees over the next five years to aid bushfire recovery, in what will become one of the country’s largest-ever restoration projects. The initiative will cover 20,000 hectares of land and generate habitats for dozens of threatened and endangered animals. The trees are also expected to lift 4.25 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the environment over a quarter century. Five … Continue reading 25million trees to be planted throughout Australia over the next five years to aid bushfire recovery

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Woodland Trust’s free trees scheme urges community groups and schools to be part of a “green recovery”

Community groups and schools in the UK wanting to plant trees as to be part of a “green recovery” have until 14 August to get their applications into the Woodland Trust. Some 560,000 saplings will be made available, ready for the planting season, as part of the Woodland Trust’s free tree scheme. Packs contain a mix of UK sourced and grown native broadleaf species such … Continue reading Woodland Trust’s free trees scheme urges community groups and schools to be part of a “green recovery”

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England has enough land to triple tree cover, official data reveals

England could triple tree cover in England without impacting on other priority habitats such as peat bogs, according to Friends of the Earth. Friends of the Earth analysed unpublished Forestry Commission data and found that there is sufficient suitable land for an additional 3.2m hectares of trees on top of existing woodland, which would take England’s tree cover, from the current level of 10%  to 35%. … Continue reading England has enough land to triple tree cover, official data reveals

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TerraMatch: New online platform aims to stem deforestation by connecting tree planters with investors

A new online platform that aims to stem deforestation worldwide by connecting people who can plant trees with investors has been launched by the World Resources Institute (WRI). TerraMatch aims to boost efforts to protect forests and plant trees, critical tactics in the fight against climate change and land degradation, according to WRI. Big businesses and governments have pledged to plant trees and invest more … Continue reading TerraMatch: New online platform aims to stem deforestation by connecting tree planters with investors

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