🌳(1/6) We’ve joined the @forestryclimate partnership to work towards a future where the UK’s new and existing #woodlands are resilient to #ClimateChange and can provide for people and #wildlife.
Learn more about how we are playing our part in helping woods adapt below⬇️
🌳(2/6) When it comes to climate change, it’s clear that native #woods and #trees are critical to tackling the climate crisis.
They lock up carbon, reduce pollution and flooding, and support people and wildlife.
Learn more here: woodlandtrust.org.uk/climate-change…
🌱(3/6) However, there is an urgent need to improve the resilience of both newly created and existing #woodlands to climate change.
According to our #StateOfWoodsAndTrees report, just 7% of Britain's native woodlands are in good ecological condition: woodlandtrust.org.uk/state-of-uk-wo…
(4/6) So we're working with others to help woods adapt to climate change, and are sharing our expertise in woodland creation.
We've published guides for anyone looking to start a #WoodlandCreation project that supports #NatureRecovery and #ClimateAction:
woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/wo…
🌳(5/6) We're also calling for better protection for the UK's ancient trees and woodlands to ensure they continue to support #biodiversity and lock up carbon.
Read more about how we're working to protect and restore ancient woodlands across the UK here: woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-tre…
🌳🤝(6/6) Find out more about the @forestryclimate partnership and read the 2022 accord here: forestryclimatechange.uk
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