It’s Time for ‘Good News Shared’

Good news shared header

I remember a time when the last item on the nightly TV news was introduced with: “…and finally” and it was always a really uplifting piece. It gave you something heartwarming to smile about as you headed off to bed: I think we could all do with a daily dose of that. Did you know […]

Rosa’s Footprint

Small boy on Sidmouth Beach - from Rosa's Footprint

Here’s a question for you. What do a paleontologist, a children’s author, a writing competition for primary school pupils and a small environmental charity have in common? The answer? A 240 million year old footprint. Are you intrigued? Let me explain. Seven years ago, Dr Rob Coram, a paleontologist from Bristol University, found a fossil […]

Video: Great British Trees – The Rowan

Great British Trees - The Rowan

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

Time Among Trees Can Boost Our Mental Health

Woman walking in a forest. Image: IB Wira Dyatmika on Unsplash

Trees hold many powers: they suck harmful carbon dioxide from the air, they provide a home for a plethora of wild animals and they’re a crucial source of food for us and the creatures we share our planet with. But that’s not all. Trees can even be beneficial to our mental health, with a number […]

Video: Great British Trees – The Pine

Great British Trees - The Pine

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

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.