Plant a tree or two | Help capture CO2 emissions
Trees are the ultimate way to capture carbon and store it
When carbon dioxide is released into the air from the burning of fossil fuels, 50% remains in the atmosphere, 25% of it is absorbed by plants, land and trees, and the other 25% goes into certain parts of the ocean - so planting trees to help capture CO2 is crucial.
If you're based in the Bath or Bristol area, there are two great local initiatives to get involved with:
Replant Bristol
Replant Bristol is aspiring to plant a massive quarter of a million trees in 10 years. The need for this is due to the threat of dieback, with 75% of the city's most common tree the ash, predicted to be lost. It's vital that we start planting now, so that we have enough tree canopy in the city to absorb 14,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Doubling Bristol's tree canopy cover from 15% to 30% by 2050 will support public health, help slow water flow through soils, filter the air, and cool our streets, ensuring the city is able to support the rise in population.
There are lots of ways you can get involved - not only by donating money for trees to be planted, but you can volunteer too, and even offer land for trees to be planted on.
Working with Avon Needs Trees helps your business demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and tackling the climate and nature emergencies, increases employee wellbeing and retention, and helps to attract new business.
Join to help support woodland creation in our area tackling the climate and nature emergencies. In return, you’ll unlock the opportunity to join the team at one of their woodland sites to plant and care for trees. You’ll also receive updates and a digital wellbeing kit to share with your employees and promotional opportunities, depending on the package you select.
So whether you're a business, an individual, or a school, help make a difference and plant a tree today.