Events
Create a wildlife corridor near Newark, Notts
Come and have a fun day with us at Protect Earth!
What is happening?
We are planting a wildlife corridor 350m long to provide food and shelter for birds, mammals and other creatures, as well as creating a safe passage for them across what is now open ground. It will also serve to provide protection for pregnant ewes and newborn lambs from harsh winds and the worst of the cold and rain. In summer it will also provide shade.
Full details will be sent out the week before the event, including the address and meeting place. The pin here is a guide to the general area only. We will be just off the A46, north of Newark.
We appreciate volunteers who are able to come for part of the day, a whole day or even the whole weekend, and children are very welcome. We love it when the local community gets involved in their area, and also welcome guests from further away. It allows us to make new friends, catch up with friends we've made, and learn what people love about their communities while talking to them about enriching local biodiversity. Please do not bring your dog as there will be sheep and lambs in the field.
We will be planting a mixture of native trees to create a corridor for wildlife which will provide both food and shelter from the elements.
Where: near Newark, Nottinghamshire
Date: 09/03/24 - 10/03/24
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
What do I need?
No previous experience is necessary, we’ll show you what to do and provide all the necessary equipment. Please come dressed for the weather.
We will provide tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep you going, but please bring your own lunch and snacks, and a refillable water bottle as there will be water available to top up.
Will there be parking?
There is on-site parking.
Whenever possible we encourage volunteers to car share, use public transportation, or even cycle, to keep emissions down and avoid stressing parking space.
What happens if Protect Earth needs to cancel?
Bad weather is difficult to plan for. In general, we will continue to plant if it’s raining, but if it’s looking dangerous or the ground is frozen we will have to cancel an event.
We will try and notify you as soon as we possibly can, and you’ll be invited to the rescheduled event.
If you need to cancel, please send us an email to let us know.
How do I confirm I'd like to go?
It's free to attend the day! If you'd like to sign up for a day enjoying and improving the outdoors, please head over to eventbrite using this link to confirm your free place.
Calling tree planting volunteers needed for planting near Wellington, Somerset
Come and have a fun day with us at Protect Earth!
What is happening?
This site is owned by a community interest company with the aim that the woodland is locked as an asset for the community for perpetuity.
It currently includes approximately 2-3 acres of ancient woodland and the plan is to plant the rest as a sustainably managed woodland. The owners' priority is to sequester carbon but also with an aim of encouraging biodiversity and engaging with the local community.
As part of the first phase, we will be planting a wide mix of 2000 native broadleaved trees with a further 3,000 next year.
Where: near Wellington, Somerset
Date: 23.02.24 - 25.02.24
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
What do I need?
No previous experience is necessary, we’ll train you up and provide all the necessary equipment. Please come suitably dressed for the weather.
We will provide tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep you going, but please bring your own lunch and snacks, and a refillable water bottle as there will be water available to top up.
Full details will be sent out a week before the event, including the address and meeting place.
We appreciate volunteers who are able to come for part of the day, a whole day or even the whole weekend, and children are welcome. We love it when the local community gets involved in their area, and also welcome guests from further away. It allows us to make new friends, catch up with friends we've made, and learn what people love about their communities while talking to them about enriching local biodiversity.
Whenever possible we encourage volunteers to car share, use public transportation, or even cycle, to keep emissions down and avoid stressing parking space.
What happens if Protect Earth needs to cancel?
Bad weather is difficult to plan for. In general, we will continue to plant if it’s raining, but if it’s looking dangerous or the ground is frozen we will have to cancel an event.
We will try and notify you as soon as we possibly can, and you’ll be invited to the rescheduled event.
How do I confirm I'd like to go?
It's free to attend the day! If you'd like to sign up for a day enjoying and improving the outdoors, please head over to eventbrite using this link to confirm your free place.
Volunteers needed to plant 1050 trees and shrubs near Llanon, Ceredigion
Come and have a fun day planting native trees to extend the ancient woodland nearby.
What is happening?
Protect Earth is planting trees near Llanon, Ceredigion, Wales in February 2024.
This is a farm in West Wales lying on the edge of the extensive Cors Caranod Site of Special Scientific Interest. The landowner wants to plant trees on many areas of the farm, primarily to do something proactive to contribute to tackling the climate crisis.
We will be planting native trees and shrubs (mainly species already growing on site) mostly in drier botanically poor pasture areas, extending treelines and filling field corners. Increasing the tree cover will benefit various species already found on site including Tree Pipit, Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher and Willow Tit.
Where: near Llanon, Ceredigion
Date: 03.02.24 - 04.02.24
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
There are records of protected species from the site and others within 1km of the site including Water Vole, Badger, Otter, Barn Owl and other scarce species such as Bog Rosemary.
There is always lots of laughter and the satisfaction of helping the environment and reducing carbon.
When is this FREE event happening?
Protect Earth will be planting on two separate days:
Saturday, February 3rd,
Sunday, February 4th
We'll usually start the day around 10:00 a.m. with a brief introduction and demonstration on how to plant if you've not planted trees previously (spoiler - it's easy). The end of the day is usually 4:00 p.m. Children are welcome and do not need a ticket.
You can sign up for part of a day, a whole day, or all the days we'll be planting at this site. We love it when people come out; it gives us a chance to make new friends and share what people love about their communities while also talking to them about enhancing local wildlife.
What do I need?
No previous experience is necessary. We give a brief introduction and demonstrate what needs to be done, and all equipment is provided.
All you need to bring is appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy boots and gloves and your own food and drink. Tea and coffee will also be available.
Car sharing is recommended for this event where possible as public transport in this area is poor. There is plenty of car parking available.
Full details, together with the address of this property, what3words location, etc. will be sent the week before the event. In the meantime, feel free to ask questions.
How do I confirm I'd like to go?
It's FREE to attend the day! If you'd like to sign up for a day enjoying and improving the outdoors, please head over to eventbrite using this link to confirm your FREE place.
Spend a day outdoors planting trees near Welshpool, Powys
Come and have a free, fun day with Protect Earth!
What is happening?
The landowners here own 4 hectares which is currently sheep grazed pasture. The objective is to improve the site for biodiversity by planting a mix of native tree and shrub species including Oak, Wild Cherry, Rowan and Birch. The new planting will incorporate gaps, glades and include shrub species to give the woodland a diverse and natural structure
Full details will be sent out a week before the event, including the address and meeting place.
We appreciate volunteers who are able to come for a whole day or half a day. Children are welcome. We love it when the local community gets involved in their area, and also welcome guests from further away. It allows us to make new friends, catch up with friends we've made, and learn what people love about their communities while talking to them about enriching local biodiversity.
Where: near Welshpool, Powys
Date: 27/01/24 - 27/01/24
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
What do I need to bring/ know?
No previous experience is necessary, we’ll train you up and provide all the necessary equipment. Please come dressed for the weather.
We will provide tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep you going, but please bring a refillable water bottle as there will be water available to top up.
There is plenty of parking here.
No dogs at this event please.
Full details will be sent out a week before the event, including the address and meeting place.
Whenever possible we encourage volunteers to car share, use public transportation, or even cycle, to keep emissions down and avoid stressing parking space. If you need a lift, or can offer one, please contact us and we can try to arrange that for you.
Will there be parking?
There is parking for 4x4 vehicles in the field. A free shuttle service is offered by the landowner from the village of Berriew nearby for drivers of other vehicles. Whenever possible we encourage volunteers to car share or cycle, to keep emissions down and to avoid stressing about parking space.
What happens Protect Earth needs to cancel?
Bad weather is difficult to plan for. In general, we will continue to plant if it’s raining, but if it’s looking dangerous e.g. named storms, or the ground is frozen, we will have to cancel an event. We will try and notify you as soon as we possibly can, and you’ll be invited to the rescheduled event.
Create a new wildlife habitat
Come and have a fun day or even a whole weekend with Protect Earth in a beautiful part of the country! The landowners are offering free meals and free accommodation for volunteers. See below for accommodation details.
What is happening?
This farm is a large (18 hectare) site comprising a wide mixture of habitats including grassland, scrub, hedgerows, woodland and ponds. It is already good for wildlife – but the landowners would like to make it even better by creating more habitat. With Protect Earth’s help the landowners want to plant another 1400 native broadleaf trees on this occasion. Next year we hope to create a new wildlife corridor and a wildflower meadow here.
We appreciate volunteers who are able to come for part of the day, a whole day or even the whole weekend, and children are welcome. We love it when the local community gets involved in their area, and also welcome guests from further away. It allows us to make new friends, catch up with friends we've made, and learn what people love about their communities while talking to them about enriching local biodiversity.
Where: near Helston, Cornwall
Date: 13/01/24 - 14/01/24
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
What do I need to bring/ know?
No previous experience is necessary, we’ll train you up and provide all the necessary equipment. Please come dressed for the weather.
We will provide tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep you going, but please bring a refillable water bottle as there will be water available to top up.
There is plenty of parking here.
No dogs at this event please.
Full details will be sent out a week before the event, including the address and meeting place.
Whenever possible we encourage volunteers to car share, use public transportation, or even cycle, to keep emissions down and avoid stressing parking space. If you need a lift, or can offer one, please contact us and we can try to arrange that for you.
What is the accommodation like?
Accommodation is free in return for your tree planting efforts. This is not a guest house. You are welcome to stay in the landowner's farmhouse, ladies sharing a large bedroom and men sharing the lounge for sleeping. Please bring a mat/airbed and sleeping bag. There are three shower rooms, and a toilet near each 'dorm'. Free lunch and a cooked evening meal are offered on Saturday and Sunday along with a buffet style, help yourself breakfast for every night you stay. There are pubs nearby in Manaccan and Helston for lunch and dinner on Friday and Monday. Nights offered are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Tree planting is Saturday and Sunday only, leaving you a free day in Cornwall if you want to stay on Monday night.You will need to contact us to book accomodation and inform us of any dietary requirements when you book your event tickets. Please let us know which nights you want to stay.
What happens Protect Earth needs to cancel?
Bad weather is difficult to plan for. In general, we will continue to plant if it’s raining, but if it’s looking dangerous e.g. named storms, or the ground is frozen, we will have to cancel an event. We will try and notify you as soon as we possibly can, and you’ll be invited to the rescheduled event.
Planting 1,100 trees near Frome, Somerset
Come and have a fun day or even a whole weekend with Protect Earth in the beautiful countryside! The new owner of this small farm needs help creating new microclimates and rewilding. Planting native trees will create homes for wildlife.
What is happening?
This farm is a redundant (too small) tenanted farm on the Somerset levels, which has been bought by a new owner, who is intent on creating microclimates and rewilding. Initially, 1100 native broadleaved trees are being planted here on the exposed boundary. The first couple of days will involve preparing the site for planting, the rest will be planting trees, together with stakes, guards, and biodegradable matting for weed control.
Full details will be sent out shortly before the event, including thefull address and meeting place.
We appreciate volunteers who are able to come for part of the day, a whole day or even several days. We love it when the local community gets involved in their area, and also welcome guests from further away. It allows us to make new friends, catch up with friends we've made, and learn what people love about their communities while talking to them about enriching local biodiversity.
Where: near Frome, Somreset
Date: 06/12/2023 - 16/12/2023
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
What do I need to bring/ know?
No previous experience is necessary, we’ll train you up and provide all the necessary equipment. Please come dressed for the weather. Sturdy gardening gloves and boots/wellies are a must.
Please bring your own lunch and snacks, and a refillable water bottle as there will be water available to top up.
Whenever possible we encourage volunteers to car share, use public transportation, or even cycle, to keep emissions down and avoid stressing parking space.
What happens if Protect Earth needs to cancel?
Bad weather is difficult to plan for. In general, we will continue to plant if it’s raining, but if it’s looking dangerous or the ground is frozen we will have to cancel an event. We will try and notify you as soon as we possibly can, and you’ll be invited to the rescheduled event.
Planting a wildlife corridor next to High Wood, Liskeard
Come and have a fun day with us at Protect Earth!
What
Protect Earth is back in the Liskeard area once again! This time, we are planting a wildlife corridor!
The corridor will comprise 450 small saplings, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Spindle and Crab Apple. We need your help planting this corridor to provide food and shelter for birds, animals and other wildlife.
There is always lots of laughter and the satisfaction of helping the environment and reducing carbon.
When
We'll be planting on:
Tuesday, November 21st
Where: High Wood, Liskeard, Cornwall
Date: 21.11.23
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
We usually start the day around 10:00 a.m. with a brief introduction and demonstration on how to plant if you've not planted previously (spoiler - it's easy). The end of the day is usually 4:00 p.m.
Full details will be sent out a week before the event, including the address and where to meet. It is only a mile from the centre of Liskeard, so it is easy to walk or cycle there. There is a small amount of parking available.
What do I need
No previous experience is necessary. We give a brief introduction and demonstrate what needs to be done, and all equipment is provided.
You only need weather-appropriate clothing, solid gloves and boots/wellies, and plenty of food and drink.
There are sheep on site, so please do not bring dogs to this event.
How do I confirm I'd like to go
It's free to attend the day! If you'd like to sign up for a day enjoying and improving the outdoors, please head over to eventbrite using this link to confirm your free place.
Small conifer removal at High Wood, Liskeard to aid natural regeneration
Restoring an ancient replanted woodland to a temperate rainforest involves making a little space for the natural saplings to recolonise.
Where: High Wood, near Liskeard, Cornwall
Date: 18.11.23 - 19.11.23
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
Come and help in the early stages of restoring High Wood to its former glory as a temperate rainforest.
Last Winter we began clearing and thinning some of the young conifers that had been planted just before we bought High Wood. We need to remove more of these conifers now whilst they are still small, to avoid having to wait 50 years before we can get on with the important work of restoring this woodland to benefit wildlife and carbon sequestration.
For decades High Wood has been managed as a commercial timber plantation, with Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, and Western Hemlock dominating the landscape. In order to give native species a chance to recolonise this ancient woodland we’ll need to make some space. The large conifers will be removed by professionals over the next few years.
That’s right, we’re going to be cutting down some trees! It might sound counter-intuitive, but this is all following advice from our ecologist and forester, folks at the Woodland Trust, and with permission from the Forestry Commission.
So why not come and enjoy a slightly different day out, helping us to remove these Christmas tree sized conifers. No experience is needed and tools will be provided. You can volunteer for a couple of hours, stay all day or even come on both days, it's up to you!
Volunteer tree planting weekend near South Molton, North Devon
This site is a smallholding and riding stables in North Devon overlooking Exmoor. Horse paddocks can often be short, overgrazed land that is poor for wildlife but the landowners here want to keep the land suitable for their horses while making it as useful as possible for wildlife. With Protect Earth's help, over the next two years, they intend to plant over 700 trees, establish many hundreds of metres of wildlife friendly hedging, and establish areas of wildflower meadows.
Full details will be sent out a week before the event, including the address and meeting place.
We appreciate volunteers who are able to come for part of the day, or a whole day, and children are welcome. We love it when the local community gets involved in their area, and welcome guests from further away. It allows us to make new friends, catch up with friends we've made, and learn what people love about their communities while talking to them about enriching local biodiversity.
What do I need to bring/know?
No previous experience is necessary, we’ll train you up and provide all the necessary equipment. Please come dressed for the weather.
We will provide tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep you going, but please bring your own lunch and snacks, and a refillable water bottle as there will be water available.
Will there be parking?
There is on-site parking.
Whenever possible we encourage volunteers to car share, use public transportation, or even cycle, to keep emissions down and avoid stressing parking space.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Bad weather is difficult to plan for. In general we will continue to plant if it’s raining, but if it’s looking dangerous or the ground is frozen we will have to cancel an event. We will try and notify you as soon as we possibly can, and you’ll be invited to the rescheduled event.
Small conifer removal to encourage natural regeneration
We're on an exciting adventure to bring back the natural charm of High Wood, and we need your help! We're swapping out the commercial timber for a lush, native forest. Sounds fun, right? We're clearing out the conifers to allow other species to thrive. And don't worry, we've got the green thumbs-up from all the experts! So, grab your gloves and join us for a day (or two!) of outdoor activity and a unique chance to play a part in shaping the future of High Wood. All are welcome. No experience is needed. See you in the forest!
Give tree saplings a chance to thrive by laying mulch mats near Newbury
Protect Earth need help Sunday July 30 to save some saplings we planted last winter. We’re going to lay mulch mats to protect them. Please come!
High Wood Liskeard Family Fun Day
All friends, supporters, donors and nature lovers are invited to join us for our first ever Family Fun Day at High Wood in Liskeard, Cornwall. It will be a great day out, and you’ll learn about our plans for High Wood, and Protect Earth in general! Also a chance to have your say if there is something you would like to see here. Talk to one of the Protect Earth Team.
Let us know if you’re planning to come along on Eventbrite (free ticket or preorder food). https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/high-wood-family-fun-day-tickets-639559067387
Please walk, cycle or come by bus if you possibly can, as parking is very limited.
11:OO - Start of the day with a table top sale, children's bug hunt and marshmallow toasting ongoing throughout the day.
11:30 - Ecology Walk (about an hour) - Encounter some of the birds, insects and other wildlife that inhabit this special place in mid-summer, spot indicators of ancient woodland and Cornwall's industrial heritage and learn about Protect Earth's plans to restore High Wood back to a native broadleaf woodland. (Meet by the Protect Earth banner)
12:00 - 2:00 - BBQ - Both meat and vegan options available. So that we can order food on eventbrite and email kathy [at ] protect.earth to specify vegetarian/vegan option.
2:30 - Medicinal and Edible Plant Plant Walk (about 45 minutes) - Find, identify and discuss medicinal, edible and other useful wild plants. (Meet by the Protect Earth banner)
4:00 - Close
1,500 Trees to be planted near Horsham, Crabtree
Help us plant British saplings near Horsham to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place, when government grants fail to help land owners reforest. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting 800 trees of the following species: English Oak, Beech, Aspen, Wild Cherry, Hornbeam, Alder, Goat Willow, Rowan and Silver Birch.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking on the farm, and of course reduce emissions!
1,325 Trees to be planted near Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Help us plant British saplings near Malmesbury to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place, when government grants fail to help land owners reforest. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting 800 trees of the following species: Wild Cherry, Oak, Aspen, Hornbeam, Small-leaved Lime, Beech.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking on the farm, and of course reduce emissions!
Tree Planting: 750 trees to be planted near Haydon Bridge, Northumberland
Help us plant British saplings near Haydon Bridge, to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Help us plant near Northumberland.
Help us plant British saplings near Haydon Bridge, Northumberland to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide. Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting 750 trees in Northumberland and we need your help. We'll be planting Pendunculate Oak, Alder, Crab Apple, Wild Service Tree, Rowan, Hornbeam, Small-leaved Lime, Wild Cherry, Field Maple, Scot’s Pine, Sessile Oak, Downy Birch, Wych Elm, Aspen, Alder, Rowan, Small-leaved Lime, Goat Willow, Wild Cherry, Bird Cherry, Holly, Hazel, and Hawthorn.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
If you have a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) these are ideal for tree planting please do bring it along. A large spade is ok, too. Don't worry too much if you can't bring a spade as we have a few.
Bathroom facilities will be provided.
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking on the farm, and of course reduce emissions!
Tree Planting: 700 trees to be planted in Hutton Rudby, North Yorkshire
Help us plant British saplings to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Help us plant in North Yorkshire
Help us plant British saplings in North Yorkshire, to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide. We recently planted 1000 trees nearby at Great Ayton, so we hope this could be the start of a landscape recovery joining up the dots between sites. For now, though, we need volunteers to help us plant trees.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting 700 trees of the following species: Alder, Aspen, Scots Pine, Small-leaved Lime, Black Poplar, Pendunculate Oak, Goat Willow.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
If you have a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) these are ideal for tree planting please do bring it along. A large spade is ok, too. Don't worry too much if you can't bring a spade as we have a few.
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking, and of course reduce emissions!
550 trees and shrubs to be planted near Liskeard, Cornwall
Help us plant British saplings near Liskeard to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place, when government grants fail to help land owners reforest. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting 550 trees of the following species: Sessile Oak, Downy Birch, Aspen, Rowan, Alder, Small-leaved Lime, Wild Service, Goat Willow.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking on the farm, and of course reduce emissions!
Tree Planting: 1,000 Trees to be planted in Liskeard, Cornwall
Help us plant British saplings in Cornwall to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Help us plant in Liskeard.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place, when government grants fail to help land owners reforest. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
Thanks to the extremely generous donations of all sizes, Protect Earth is now the proud owner of a historic 64-acre ancient woodland known as High Wood, in Liskeard, Cornwall. High Wood has been woodland consistently since before 1600, and despite being used for commercial timber production for decades, it still retains an impressive amount of biodiversity and wildlife.
High Wood is an integral part of the Liskeard community, a place for serene dog walks, peaceful gatherings, and wildlife spotting, and Protect Earth is happy to say that will not change. Public access will stay a priority. The existing permissive footpaths will continue to be open, and there are plans to try and restore various footpaths connecting to High Wood that have been closed over the decades.
We are going to be planting 1,000 trees of the following species: Oak, Beech, Alder, Aspen, Cornish Elm, Wild Cherry, Wild Service, Goat Willow, Silver Birch, and Rowan.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking, and of course reduce emissions!
800 Trees to be planted near Tiverton, Devon
Help us plant British saplings near Tiverton to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place, when government grants fail to help land owners reforest. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting 800 trees of the following species: Alder, Aspen, Goat Willow, Pendunculate Oak, Downy Birch, Hornbeam, Small-leaved Lime, Rowan, Wild Cherry and Field Maple.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking on the farm, and of course reduce emissions!
Tree Planting: 960 Trees to be planted in Cardigan, West Wales
Help us plant local native Welsh saplings to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place, when government grants fail to help land owners reforest. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting 1,000 trees, predominately Oak species, rather than Hazel to help maintain the woodland characteristic of Mid/West-Wales,but with a high diversity of other tree species to maximise biodiversity. There are many Beech trees thriving in the local area, which we will also be bolstering by planting more. Surrounding the woodland will be a shrub layer to provide good woodland-edge habitat, and planted with species that provide good sources of nectar, pollen and berries for wildlife.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking, and of course reduce emissions!
Tree Planting: 2000 trees to be planted near Radstock
Help us plant local native saplings to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place, when government grants fail to help land owners reforest. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting around 2000 trees to help replace those that didn't make it through the Summer due to the heatwave.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking, and of course reduce emissions!
Tree Planting: 1,000 Trees to be planted in Newtown, East Wales
Help us plant British saplings in East Wales to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Help us plant in Newtown in East Wales.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place, when government grants fail to help land owners reforest. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting 1,000 trees of the following species: Sessile Oak, Alder, Downy Birch, Hazel, Rowan, Holly, Blackthorn, and Hawthorn.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking, and of course reduce emissions!
High Wood regenerative thinning
Help us tactically prune trees in Liskeard, to better provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Help us in Liskeard in Cornwall.
Come and help Protect Earth begin the decades long job of restoring High Wood to its former glory as a temperate rainforest.
To start we’ll be clearing and thinning some of the young conifers that were planted recently, to avoid having to wait 50 years before we can get on with the important work of restoring this woodland to benefit wildlife and carbon sequestration.
For decades High Wood has been managed as a commercial timber plantation, with Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, and Western Hemlock dominating the landscape. In order to give native species a chance to recolonise this ancient woodland we’ll need to make some space.
That’s right, we’re going to be cutting down some trees! It might sound counter-intuitive, but this is all following advice from our ecologist and forester, folks at the Woodland Trust, and with permission from the Forestry Commission.
So come along, bring your friends, and maybe pick yourself a Christmas tree in the process!
Tree Planting: 500 trees to be planted in Bethania, West Wales
Help us plant British saplings in West Wales, to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Help us plant in Bethania in West Wales.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be creating a brand new shelter belt consisting of hedge species and trees.
Bird Cherry, Downy Birch, Rowan, Goat Willow, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Guelder Rose, Alder Buckthorn, Wild Cherry, Small-leaved Lime, Sessile Oak, Aspen, Alder.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking, and of course reduce emissions!
Tree Planting: 750 trees to be planted in Colchester, Essex
Help us plant British saplings near Colchester, to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Help us plant at Upps Hall Farm in Essex.
We are going to be planting 750 trees in Essex and we need your help. We are going to be planting 600 trees of the following species: Pendunculate Oak, Alder, Crab Apple, Wild Service Tree, Rowan, Hornbeam, Small-leaved Lime, Wild Cherry, Field Maple and Scot’s Pine.
We also have 100 shrubs to be planted of the following species: Hawthorn, Hazel, Guelder Rose and Spindle.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
Bathroom facilities will be provided.
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking on the farm, and of course reduce emissions!
500 trees and shrubs to be planted near Newbury
Help us plant British saplings near Berkshire to provide a habitat for local wildlife and sequester carbon dioxide.
Protect Earth is a reforestation charity that helps plant the right trees in the right place, when government grants fail to help land owners reforest. We work with local climate action groups and volunteers so we can all do this on a shoestring budget, and save the planet a little bit every week.
We are going to be planting 500 trees of the following species: Aspen, Alder, Goat Willow (in the wetter areas), Silver Birch, Rowan, Pendunculate Oak, and Hornbeam (in the drier areas)
We will also be planting shrubs of the following species: Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Guelder Rose.
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
A spade - a small border spade or a fencing spade / drainage shovel (which have a narrow/pointed blade) are ideal for tree planting. A large spade is ok, too.
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
Plenty of food and water
Hand sanitiser
We'll send out more information closer to the time about how and where parking works, but we always appreciate anyone who can uses trains/bikes/etc to ease parking on the farm, and of course reduce emissions!
Tree Maintenance: Mulch-matting with 9Trees in Dorset
Hundreds of recently planted trees need your help in Doreset, laying biodegradeable mulch mats to reduce competition from grass/weeds, and retain moisture through dry spells.
Belmont Bamboo Bash
Several homeowners in the village of Belmont (near Bolton) got in touch wanting to get rid of the bamboo that is taking over their gardens and their public space.
Many of them have tried to remove the bamboo over the years, but unless every single above ground stem is removed it will always come back, as the leaves are creating energy for the entire network.
With your help we can smash the whole lot, at once, and dig up a lot of the roots and rhizome to disturb the network of enough that it can no longer send up new shoots, like a battery that has run out of energy.
Once the bamboo is removed, the stems can be cut into 1 meter segments, which we can use when we're planting trees! We use bamboo to hold up our biodegradable rabbit guards, and improve the survival rate of our saplings. Harvesting invasive bamboo saves us importing farmed bamboo from China, reducing our reliance on imports, and the emissions associated with its production and transport.
What to bring
Things we ask that you bring if possible:
Seceteurs/loppers - only if you have them
Gardening gloves - the sturdier the better
Sturdy footwear - preferably boots or wellies
A packed lunch
Hand sanitiser
We'll provide you with some tea, coffee, and hopefully some COVID-19 safe snacks.
Safety
We'll be working with seceteurs, loppers, machetes, mattocks, and other sharp tools, so this event is sadly not family friendly, nor would we recommend bringing pets. Tree planting events later in the year will be more appropriate for little-uns and pets.
The event will be covered by public liability insurance and will give safety announcements so everyone knows what they're doing.
High Street, Belmont, BL7 8AY
Tree Maintenance: Mulch-matting with 9Trees in Llandrindod Wells
Hundreds of recently planted trees need your help in Llandrindod Wells, laying biodegradeable mulch mats to reduce competition from grass/weeds, and retain moisture through dry spells.
Tree Maintenance: Ecomatting with 9Trees in Dorset
900 recently planted trees need your help in Doreset, laying biodegradeable mulch mats to reduce competition from grass/weeds, and retain moisture through dry spells.
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