The Value Of Trees: Carbon Capture

CO2 sign with cars emitting exhaust fumes

The greenhouse effect is threatening life on earth Greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere and trap heat generated by the sun. The natural concentration of these gases in the atmosphere is directly linked to the earth’s global temperature and maintains a suitable climate for the survival of humans and wildlife [1][2]. However, due to […]

Video: Great British Trees – The Pear

Great British Trees - The Pear

Our virtual woodland of British native trees continues with the Pear tree. These videos have been lovingly created and curated by one of our wonderful volunteers, Anna Parkinson.

Christmas Wishes

Christmas Tree

Krismasi njema Everyone! (That’s Merry Christmas in Kiswahili) Sending love with heartfelt words, written and presented by Tracey. We wish all our supporters a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2021 Tracey, Simon & The Team

Video: Great British Trees – The Oak

Great British Trees - The Oak

Our virtual woodland of British native trees continues with the Oak tree. These videos have been lovingly created and curated by one of our wonderful volunteers, Anna Parkinson.

Video: Great British Trees – The Maple

Great British Trees - The Maple

Our virtual woodland of British native trees continues with the Maple tree. These videos have been lovingly created and curated by one of our wonderful volunteers, Anna Parkinson.

Reforesting Kenya: It’s Written in the Stars

Clare Nasir Meteorologist and Weather Presenter on Channel 5

Our hopes of mitigating climate chaos, saving countless species of wildlife and keeping the planet cooler via tree planting, are not lost. Optimistic news stories are hitting the headlines and The Word Forest Organisation is poised, ready to enable countless thousands of fast growing trees to be planted in Kenya, to play their part. The […]

The Perfect Christmas Present

Decorated Christmas tree by Michel Stockman on Unsplash

Christmas has sneaked up on us again. Even in this very odd year, it seems to have come around surprisingly quickly. It’s certainly going to be very different for everyone in 2020; the world as we knew it has changed radically and that has given us a chance to reflect on and re-evaluate so many […]

Video: Great British Trees – The Lime

Great British Trees - The Lime

Our virtual woodland of British native trees continues with the Lime tree. These videos have been lovingly created and curated by one of our wonderful volunteers, Anna Parkinson.

The Value of Trees: Soil Protection

Agroforestry

The importance of healthy soil Soil health describes the sustained capacity of soil to function as a living ecosystem, supporting plant, animal and human life [1]. Soil contains billions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes that are vital to soil fertility and ecosystem functioning [1]. Global soil biodiversity is estimated to be worth between US$1.5 […]