Trees Are The Key Awareness Week 2023 - The Word Forest Organisation

Trees Are The Key

Awareness Week

20-26 March 2023

Hothouse Earth

Book Review: Hothouse Earth By Bill McGuire

26th May 2023 12:02 am

Hothouse Earth – An Inhabitant’s Guide by Bill McGuire is a thought-provoking and informative book that explores the potential consequences of climate change and global warming on our planet. Drawing on scientific research and historical evidence, McGuire argues that we are at a critical moment in human history where our actions can either lead to a sustainable future or a catastrophic one. The book begins by outlining the current state of the planet and the factors that have led to the current climate crisis. McGuire explains that human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation and intensive agriculture have released

green? on an island by Arek Socha on Pixabay

Need More Info on the Climate Crisis? Ask Bill, Clare or NOAA

25th March 2023

Our climate emergency: there’s more information out there than you can shake a stick at. When it comes to diving deeper into the data, it

Image by Anja from Pixabay

Trees Talk On The Wood Wide Web – The Extraordinary Importance Of Fungal Networks

24th March 2023

We all know that amazing feeling of peace that descends when we step into a forest. The air seems somehow clearer and the noise of

Juliet, Erick, Charles and Esther on the A Rocha Training Course

The Kenyan Team Attend An Excellent Training Course Run By A Rocha

23rd March 2023

My name is Juliet Anyanzwa and I take care of administration support for Eva Jefa, our Head of Operations and the Word Forest Team at

Area of complete deforestation by Picography on Pixabay

Forest 500 Report 2023: Read It And Act!

22nd March 2023

Oddly enough, I’ve been looking forward to the arrival of this report for some time. For the past 9 years, this sobering annual read from

Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay

Just For Fun, Here’s A Quiz!

21st March 2023

Most of us enjoy a quiz and it’s always good to find out new stuff, or realise that we actually know more than we thought

Image by Davie Bicker on Pixabay

Welcome To The Trees Are The Key Awareness Week 2023

20th March 2023

As you’re probably aware by now, here at Word Forest we’re just a little bit keen on trees – not just on planting them but

Trees are a bounty of beauty and splendour with limbs reaching afar, offering vitality for us all. Without trees, we are extinct on our amazing planet, & nature is key, trees are living wonders who deserve utmost love and respect. Trees for wellbeing, for humans and planet alike.

Rachael Gartell

I wouldn't have got through 2020 without having downtime with the trees in my garden. I breathed out all my hurt and drew in all their strength. The trees and the abundant nature around them, are an absolute blessing to us all.

Philomena LeePlanet Protector

There's a joke: ‘You’re a true New Yorker if you think Central Park is nature.’
Well, I do. It nurtures me, its trees and their delicious juxtaposition with the city. I am hopelessly urban. Trees are the bridge between my indoor preference and the natural world.

Victoria MoranMain Street Vegan

The forests were here before us and they will endure long after we are gone. Ancient woodlands hold the secret of serenity; we would do well to try to understand the pace of life for trees. Amidst all of our hurry and bustle, it is good to spend time amongst trees and just... breathe.

Simon WestChair of Trustees

I listened to the water crackling and popping as it flowed up through the trunk of a beautiful old tree with Alex Metcalf, the Tree Listener. I cannot think about them as anything other than magnificent living, breathing entities that are a blessing to be around.

Tracey WestCEO

Walking in the woods is an absolute wonder. Whatever the season, the calming influence of the trees always gives me that feel-good feeling.

Sue Jueno

#TreesAreTheKey to life for you and me. Joy for all to see. Food for all to eat. A table or a seat. A book for you to read. A fire to give you heat. A home for birds that fly. To help us reach the sky. Hugging a tree every day will keep your tears at bay.

Helen RobertsTrustee

We have a tree in our local woods we call the Heart Tree. It is a veteran coppiced beech that is hundreds of years old. It is a statuesque, powerful constant in our lives. We have been visiting it on our daily walks for over 30 years. Our children, now grown up, visit with us when they come home. They have introduced their friends and partners to this cherished family elder. Like a touchstone, this tree teaches us wisdom and brings solace, calm, beauty and constancy to our lives. What an extraordinary friend!

Maddy HarlandPermaculture Magazine

So you want 50 words of what trees mean to me? That is so hard because to me they are a feeling. A spirit. They embody tranquillity and life. We cannot live without them but they can live without us.

Michael Birchmore

Walks in the woods have been a great source of relaxation for me during the pandemic. Taking some time away from work and screens to listen to the birds and appreciate the nature around us is so great for our mental health, particularly now spring is coming and the sun is out!

Rachel Baxter

You know that feeling, when you’re with really good friends and there’s no pressure, no artifice, no need to speak or do – that’s how I feel amongst trees. Calmness, stillness, as if I can really breathe.

Izzy RobertsonTrustee

There's something almost primitive that happens when I am around trees and woodlands. My mind clears and my heart rate feels like it lowers, breathing becomes deeper, maybe it is the lack of pollution or could it be ancient memories of times beneath the canopy? Either way, every minute spent around woods and forests makes me feel more attuned to nature and revitalises me to take on the challenges ahead.

Tim EgginsGreen Party

Trees bring me to my senses and through them I land, I come to earth. Their solidity, their rootedness, roots me to a present tense connected whole. Their unique character expressed in shape, colour and the tone of the breeze through their branches soothes me and centres me.

Tom BurgessPoet

Trees are life. Trees are hope. Trees help us breathe more easily. As a child, they were my playground. They meant adventure. Trees are also our shelter. On windy days they remind us of the sound of the sea. The best soundtrack of all is the birdsong from the natural stage that is the tree.

Karen CannardAuthor

Trees are a source of inspiration for life - they are strong, grounded, resilient, effortless and beautiful. They generously provide oxygen for us to breathe, shade from the sun, shelter from the rain and are home to an incredible wealth of wildlife and so much more.

Alison Johnson

We're extremely excited about this week! We love being outdoors, most days you'll find us walking through our local woods, rain or shine! It’s beautiful to see the varied colours, enjoy the calming sounds and absorbing the fresh air, plus you never know what wildlife you might see! The mental and physical health benefits are hugely rewarding too: after nice long walks exploring new trails we're always filled with positive energy. This year, we're keen to challenge our community to get out walking and supporting your wonderful work.

Brendon BaleThe Green Gazelles

My grandparents had an old apple orchard and as a child, I spent many happy hours in a hammock strung from a tree that grew diagonally, pretending to sail a boat. The wind in the leaves sounded like waves as I climbed amongst the branches, scouting for ‘land’.

Ceri Richards

I love trees and believe that spending time in nature is essential for our wellbeing. There's nothing more relaxing than taking an amble through some beautiful woodland, enjoying the fresh air and peace and quiet.

Laura Wand

It's easy to forget in the hubbub of daily life how important it is to connect with nature – even on our own doorstep. The trees in my garden give so much, benefiting the ozone, providing me with apricots and apples, the bees love the blossom and many different bird species visit. It's beautiful to see and always lifts my spirits.

Bethany Martin

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Media and Press

Trees Are The Key Awareness Week is an initiative from UK Registered Charity, Word Forest, run each March to encompass The International Day of the Forests. Based in Devon we plant trees, support women’s empowerment, build schools and facilitate education in rural Kenya. We raise environmental awareness and plant trees in the UK too.

See our positive impact in action in the documentary #TreesAreTheKey narrated by Kate Winslet.

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