Misconceptions about tree planting
Tree planting is a very effective and essential tool within all the activities we should be doing to responsibly manage and protect the earth. And, with so many cooks in the kitchen and food critics w
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Tree planting is a very effective and essential tool within all the activities we should be doing to responsibly manage and protect the earth. And, with so many cooks in the kitchen and food critics w
Wedi caffael 70 erw o dir ym Mhowys, Cymru, yn cynnwys 20 erw o goedwig a 50 erw o borfa fynydd mewn ardal coedwig law dymherus.
We've acquired 70 acres in Powys, Wales through donor generosity! The land will contribute to protecting and promoting our natural environment.
Ancient woodlands are irreplaceable ecosystems that have existed for centuries, supporting unique biodiversity and ecological complexity.
We plant saplings because they’re small but mighty. They’ve gone through the tough process of germination, and unlike trees you’ll find at garden centres they’re not huge and expensive. If we had to...
Eighty million Ash trees expected to die in the UK due to Ash Dieback fungus. Exploring what this disease is, where it came from, and the future for UK Ash.
Agroforestry represents a small fraction of UK land use, however this novel approach to land management bears fruit in more ways than one.
All projects have at least 8 species, some have 16. Overall Protect Earth has planted 46 different species, making up 38,580 saplings between 2020-2022.
The heatwave last summer took its toll on reforestation projects all over the UK, with loses exceeding usual for a young woodland.
Fancy getting your hands dirty and doing your bit to put a dent in the climate crisis? Come and help us plant a whole load of trees.
The autumn and winter are some of the best times to plant trees. Especially for us, where we plant thousands of trees.
Joey from marketing agency TMD interviews Steve about his life in conservation, skills required, impact of climate change, and wildlife at Protect Earth sites.
Plant the right tree in the right place: Sessile Oak on Welsh hillsides, Beech in Cotswold valleys, Scot's Pines in the Highlands. But what about climate change?
Bamboo is an amazing thing. Some species of bamboo in their native habitat can grow almost one meter a day, can be used to make everything from toilet paper to clothes, and its [CO2 drawdown...
Ecologist Steve Wiltshire reports on summer wildlife at High Wood, recording 30 species of breeding birds including Red Kite, Hobby, and Silver-washed Fritillary.
Another spring day spent planting wildflowers in Llandrindod Wells. We spread hundreds of thousands of wildflower seeds for the bee hives at the bottom of the field.
Thanks to generous donations, Protect Earth now owns a historic 64-acre ancient woodland in Liskeard, Cornwall, with public access remaining a priority.
Luck and donor generosity brought High Wood into our ownership. Public access remains a priority as we restore this ancient woodland for the Liskeard community.
Help us create and maintain new woodlands, hedgerows and wildflower meadows! We need volunteers to sow seeds, plant saplings, clear invasive plant species and pick up litter. No qualifications necessary; jobs for all ages and abilities. Come and turn climate anxiety into climate action!
With government funding for reforestation and rewilding tenuous, we increasingly rely on our amazing community to keep us growing regardless of political shifts. Help Protect Earth continue to restore ecosystems and improve biodiversity across the country.
Help us put down roots! Your donations to our Land Fund let us seize the moment when the perfect piece of land comes up for sale. Every penny helps us secure community woodlands, healthier ecosystems, and a greener future for generations to come.