Woodland Trust (Coed Cymru) says that trees are warriors in the battle against climate change.
They absorb carbon, fight flooding, reduce pollution, nurture wildlife and make landscapes more resilient.
Reducing our carbon emissions will never be enough. It’s vital we grow a UK-wide patchwork of trees and woods – not just by planting, but also through natural regeneration. The woods, hedges and green spaces we create buffer existing habitats, tackle climate change and reverse wildlife decline – all at the same time.
Brecon Beacons Food Festival is excited to announce this year’s plans to spruce up its green credentials and lessen its impact on the environment. Working with the Woodland Trust ( Coed Cymru ) and the Brecon Beacons Sustainable Development Team, the Brecon Beacons Food Festival is to give away a minimum of 500 trees at this year’s event to offset its carbon footprint.
Event Organiser, Andrew Powell said:
“We attract thousands of visitors each year and wondered how we could lessen our impact on the environment. It’s really exciting to team up with the Woodland Trust ( Coed Cymru ) by offering free trees at this year’s event for visitors to plant at home.
“Our mission is to promote locally produced food and drink without air miles and mass production credentials, so it makes sense for us to pair this with such a positive, environmentally friendly campaign. I think it’s a really nice gift for hundreds of visitors to go away and a positive message to share with visitors.”
Being held in the Market Hall in Brecon on Saturday the 5th October both the Woodland Trust ( Coed Cymru ) and the Brecon Beacons Sustainable Development team will be in attendance alongside the Brecon Beacons National Park itself.
Visit: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk and www.breconbeaconsfoodfestival.co.uk
About the Woodland Trust
Established from humble beginnings in 1972 by our founder Kenneth Watkins OBE, we now have over 500,000 members and supporters and more than 1,000 sites, covering over 26,000 hectares, all over the UK.
We protect and campaign on behalf of this country’s woods, plant trees, and restore ancient woodland for the benefit of wildlife and people.
Our vision is a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife.
