Volunteers wanted to give our trees some TLC near Liskeard, Cornwall
Intro
Come and have a fun day with Protect Earth!
Protect Earth is a registered charity, helping farmers and landowners increase tree cover and biodiversity on their land. We plant trees on unused and degraded farmland, use trees to provide shade and shelter for crops and livestock, create wildflower meadows, and help with tree maintenance for saplings that are struggling.
We usually plant trees for people who are not able to do it for themselves, for all sorts of reasons. We don’t believe in planting trees and then leaving them to their own devices as this leads to high losses in the early years. Protect Earth guarantees support and a survival rate of at least 80% five years after planting.
What is happening?
We planted a small woodland and wildlife corridor here near Liskeard in January, 2023. They are doing fairly well so far but are currently in need of some extra help.
The tasks are fairly straightforward so no previous experience is required.
- Straightening and resetting any stakes or guards which are falling over.
- Replacing damaged stakes or guards.
- Identifying any dead saplings.
- Removing grass growing inside the guards as this damages the bark and can kill the tree.
- Spreading wood chippings around the base of each tree to suppress grass and weeds.
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.
What do I need to bring/ know?
No previous experience is necessary as we’ll train you up and provide all the necessary equipment.
The landowner will provide lunch and plenty of drinks as a thank you for your help. Please bring a refillable water bottle as there will be water available to top up. Please come dressed for the weather.
Full details will be sent out a week before the event, including the address and meeting place.
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 a severe storm is forecast or temperatures of over 28 degrees centigrade are predicted, we will have to postpone an event. We will try and notify you as soon as we possibly can, and you’ll be invited to the rescheduled event.