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 Dear Supporter
Did you know that even when appliances are switched off,
they still consume electricity if the plug sockets are left
on? (See this
newspaper article for details.)
So switching off at the wall will help you save money and be
good for the planet.
This is one of the personal pledges we're asking you to make
as part of the 'Stop
Climate Chaos' campaign. Taking action now is vital,
because climate change is the greatest threat to native
woodland, particularly ancient woods that are most
vulnerable to loss and damage.
Another
challenge is to walk or cycle instead of driving to work. We
encouraged our employees to walk to work during Green
Transport week. The majority did, and even those living far
away participated by taking public transport or car-sharing.
It's inspired us to start a long-term scheme for staff, part
of the
UK-wide lift sharing network, which you can join too.
Taking your holidays at home is another green transport
solution, benefiting the UK economy and the environment.
Remember, every plane journey you take contributes
significantly to
CO2 levels and that rising demand for
air travel is leading to unsustainable airport expansion.
(See the
Rethink campaign below.)
Spread the word to your family and friends too, because
every small change towards cutting carbon emissions makes a
big difference in the battle against climate change. Most
importantly, make sure the UK Government takes its
responsibilities to cut greenhouse gas emissions seriously.
Act now -
Stop Climate Chaos.
 You
can also help us monitor climate change by becoming a
Nature Detective (under 18s) or a
Nature's Calendar recorder (over 18s). We've just
revamped our websites for both these exciting projects.
Kind regards,
Sue Holden, chief executive
PS For other ways you can protect the environment, while
also raising funds for us, please check out
Help Yourselves! Help Us! (PDF)
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Join the Rethink campaign
Write to the Secretary of State
for Transport to demand a rethink on
unsustainable airport expansions, which threaten irreplaceable ancient
woodland.
Take action now |
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Ancient tree hunt - volunteers
needed
Can you help us create
a living map of ancient trees? We need
volunteer
verifiers to help with our ancient tree hunt. |
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Win a set of Country Companions
For your chance to win
one of five sets of Country Companions - small
soft characters you can also buy at Barclays
Bank counters from 8 Aug to 11 Sep -
answer this simple question |
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Wonderful open day opportunity
A unique chance to
visit Britannia Wood, a Trafalgar Wood set in
the stunning location of Royal Naval College,
Dartmouth, is available on 18 August.
Where to
get
tickets |
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Glen Finglas - contribute to its future
We've just produced a
new management plan for Glen Finglas Estate,
describing our long-term vision and management
operations for the next five years. We would
love to hear your comments and views.
Summary
(PDF) or the
full plan |
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Scouts for Trees - take part
in tree planting
Do you know of a Scout
group that would like the chance to create a
centenary wood to celebrate the Scout
Association's 100-year anniversary in 2007?
Groups and sites needed now |
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If you go down to the woods
today
Be sure to take part
in one of our picnics, being held at woods in
Northern Ireland between 4-22 August. Fun for
all the family including Nature Detective activities
and an owl display.
More |
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Restoration work underway at
Wentwood
Woodland Trust staff
recently took part in restoration work at
Wentwood, during a weekend away. If you'd
also like to participate in events at Wentwood
and/or get regular updates on its restoration,
visit the
Wentwood website for details. |
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